Unit 5 Government Test Review

According to James Madison, which branch of government did he refer to as 'the first branch'?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Governments

What term describes a legislature consisting of two chambers?

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Tricameral

• Multicameral

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the bicameral structure of Congress? Mark only one oval.

• Historical precedent

• Practical compromise

• Theoretical checks and balances

• Efficiency in lawmaking

Which plan did the bicameral system help compromise between? Mark only one oval.

• New York Plan and Pennsylvania Plan

• Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan

• Maryland Plan and Delaware Plan

• Massachusetts Plan and Connecticut Plan

According to James Madison in Federalist 51, why was it necessary to divide the legislature into different branches? Mark only one oval.

• To increase efficiency

• To represent different regions

• To counteract the predominance of legislative authority

• To simplify the lawmaking process

What was the original method for selecting Senators before the 17th Amendment?

• Direct popular vote

• Electoral college

• Appointment by state governors

• Election by state legislatures

What fraction of the Senate is elected every two years?

• One-half

• One-third

• One-fourth

• All of them

How long is a Senator's term of office?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Senate positions are generally considered more prestigious than House positions?

• Longer terms

• Larger constituencies

• More focused on national interests

• Higher salary

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 235

• 435

• 535