
Legislative Branch
Authored by Jamie Mariconda
Social Studies
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Bicameral means
A legislative body with one chamber.
A legislative body with two chambers.
A type of government with no chambers.
A legislative body that is elected directly by the people.
Answer explanation
Bicameral refers to a legislative body that consists of two chambers, such as a Senate and a House of Representatives. Therefore, the correct answer is 'A legislative body with two chambers.'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The chamber of Congress that is made up of representatives based on the population of their state is:
State Legislature
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Senate
Answer explanation
The House of Representatives is the chamber of Congress where the number of representatives from each state is based on its population, making it the correct answer.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The upper house of Congress is the:
Executive Branch
Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
Answer explanation
The upper house of Congress is the Senate, which is responsible for representing states and has unique powers such as confirming appointments and ratifying treaties, unlike the House of Representatives, which is the lower house.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An expressed or enumerated power of Congress is:
Powers that are reserved for the President.
Powers specifically listed in the Constitution.
Powers that are implied but not stated in the Constitution.
Powers granted by state legislatures.
Answer explanation
An expressed or enumerated power of Congress refers to powers specifically listed in the Constitution, such as the power to tax and regulate commerce. This distinguishes them from implied powers or those reserved for other branches.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is not an example of an expressed power from Article 1, Section 8?
Creating a national bank
Declaring war
Levying taxes
Regulating interstate commerce
Answer explanation
Creating a national bank is not explicitly listed as an expressed power in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. The other options—declaring war, levying taxes, and regulating interstate commerce—are clearly defined powers.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an implied power?
Implied powers are explicitly stated in the Constitution.
Implied powers are only applicable to state governments.
Implied powers are powers that are denied to the federal government.
Implied powers are powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but inferred from the expressed powers.
Answer explanation
Implied powers are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are inferred from the expressed powers, allowing the federal government to take actions necessary to carry out its duties.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If punishing piracy is an expressed power, what would be a related implied power?
Creating international treaties to combat piracy.
Imposing fines on countries that allow piracy.
Developing educational programs about piracy history.
Establishing a naval force to enforce anti-piracy laws.
Answer explanation
Establishing a naval force to enforce anti-piracy laws is an implied power related to the expressed power of punishing piracy, as it directly supports the enforcement of anti-piracy measures.
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