Unit 4

Where in the United States Constitution can you find information pertaining to the Legislative Branch?

• Article I of the United States Constitution
• Article III of the United States Constitution
• The Preamble of the United States Constitution
• Article II of the United States Constitution

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

• Judicial branch
• Legislative branch
• Administrative branch
• Executive branch

What is it called there is two chambers (houses) in a legislative system, a House of Representatives and a Senate.

• Dual legislative system
• Bicameral legislature
• Unicameral legislature
• Bicameral assembly

Separation of Powers refers to what?

• A theory that promotes a single branch of government.
• A system that allows for unlimited government power.
• A governance model that divides government responsibilities into distinct branches.
• A method for electing government officials.

A system of Checks and Balances refers to what?

• A system that ensures no single branch of government gains too much power.
• A strategy for reducing government oversight.
• A process for eliminating checks on individual rights.
• A method to increase the power of the executive branch.

What is one way that the Legislative Brach can check the power of the Executive Branch?

• Override a presidential veto.
• Declare a law unconstitutional.

• Declare war without presidential approval.
• Appoint Supreme Court justices.

How many members of the U.S. House of Representatives does each state have?

• The number of representatives varies by population with each state having at least one.

• All states have the same number of representatives.
• Each state has exactly two representatives.
• 3

How many Senators does each state have?

• 1
• 3
• 4
• 2

How long is a term for a member of the United States House of Representatives?

• 1 year
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 2 years

How long is a term for a United States Senator?

• 4 years
• 8 years
• 6 years
• 2 years