The Legislative Branch: Article I of the U.S. Constitution

How many branches did the Framers of the Constitution separate the powers of our government into?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What legislative powers does Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution grant to?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate and a House of Representatives

• The Executive Branch

According to Article I, Section 2, what is the minimum age requirement for a representative?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 21 years old

• 35 years old

How often are members of the House of Representatives elected?

• Every four years

• Every six years

• Every two years

• Every year

What is the term used to describe the process of determining the number of representatives a state gets based on its population?

• Redistribution

• Apportionment

• Allocation

• Assignment

What is the sole power of impeachment granted to?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• The Supreme Court

How many senators does each state have according to Article I, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution?

• Two

• Four

• A number based on the state's population

• One

What is the minimum age requirement for a senator as specified in Article I, Section 3?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 21 years old

• 35 years old

Who presides over the Senate in the absence of the vice president?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The President pro tempore

• The Majority Leader

Who presides over the trial in the second half of the impeachment process?

• The President of the United States

• The Chief Justice of the United States

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President of the United States