Congress and Constitutional Authority Quiz

Congress and Constitutional Authority Quiz

39 Qs

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Congress and Constitutional Authority Quiz

Congress and Constitutional Authority Quiz

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Barry Trahan

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39 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which constitutional amendment changed the process for electing Senators to allow for direct election by the citizens?

15th Amendment

17th Amendment

19th Amendment

21st Amendment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the duration of a term for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

2 years

4 years

6 years

8 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which clause is referred to as the 'elastic clause'?

Commerce Clause

Necessary and Proper Clause

Supremacy Clause

Full Faith and Credit Clause

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What authority does the House of Representatives hold if no candidate secures a majority in the Electoral College?

Choose the Vice President

Choose the President

Impeach the President

Ratify treaties

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the Senate play in the impeachment process?

Start the impeachment process

Conduct the impeachment trial

Reject the impeachment

Authorize the impeachment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the Wesberry v. Sanders (1964) ruling?

It established the principle of one person, one vote.

It declared racial gerrymandering unconstitutional.

It required equal population distribution across districts.

It permitted the direct election of Senators.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which principle was established by the Supreme Court decision in Baker v. Carr (1962)?

Separate but equal

One person, one vote

Clear and present danger

Due process

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