Unit 4(Chapter 10,11,12) Quizizz Review

Which qualification for House members is NOT in the Constitution?

• must be at least 25 years old

• must have been a citizen for at least seven years

• must be a natural born citizen

• must live in the State from which chosen

Which statement about the Senate is true?

• It has two members from each State.

• Its members are chosen by State legislatures.

• Each member represents one congressional district.

• Seats are placed among the States according to their populations.

Which fact disqualifies a person from representing Utah in the Senate?

• The candidate was born in Guatemala.

• The candidate is 43 years old.

• The candidate lives in Utah but works in Idaho.

• The candidate has been a citizen for eight years.

Compensation (Salary) for senators is:

• set by the Constitution.

• higher than for representatives.

• set by the President.

• the same as for representatives.

The regular period of time during which Congress conducts its business is called a

• prorogue.

• session.

• special session.

• congressional meeting.

The number of Senate seats held by each State is

• set by the Census Bureau.

• based on State populations.

• the same as the number of House seats.

• fixed by the Constitution.

Members of Congress fill all of the following roles EXCEPT that of

• legislator.

• committee member.

• Cabinet member.

• Work for the constituents (The People)

Supreme Court rulings have been key to broadening the scope of which expressed power?

• the postal power

• the power to tax

• the commerce power

• eminent domain

The level of the nation's debt

• is limited by the Constitution.

• is always limited by Congress.

• is not limited by any government agency.

• may not exceed $10 billion.

The Supreme Court ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden expanded the

• currency power by including paper money as legal tender.

• power to tax by allowing a tax on incomes.

• commerce power to include all commercial interactions.

• power over territories to include the taking of private property.