Congress Review

What is a bicameral congress?

• A congress with one house

• A congress with two houses

• A congress with three houses

• A congress with no houses

Which of the following is a historical reason for a bicameral congress?

• To increase taxes

• To follow the British Parliament model

• To reduce government size

• To improve technology

What is a practical reason for having a bicameral congress?

• To increase the number of laws

• To resolve disputes between large and small states

• To reduce the number of representatives

• To enhance international relations

What is a theoretical reason for a bicameral congress?

• To promote economic growth

• To ensure checks and balances

• To simplify the legislative process

• To increase political parties

What are Expressed Powers according to the Constitution?

• Powers that are stated in the Constitution

• Powers that are not stated but drawn from expressed powers

• Powers that belong to all sovereign nations

• Powers that are only implied in the Constitution

Which type of power allows Congress to regulate commerce and set minimum wage?

• Expressed Powers

• Implied Powers

• Inherent Powers

• Exclusive Powers

What are Inherent Powers?

• Powers that belong to all sovereign nations, such as controlling borders

• Powers that are stated in the Constitution

• Powers that are not stated but drawn from expressed powers

• Powers that are shared with state governments

How many members are there in the United States Senate?

• 50 members

• 100 members

• 200 members

• 435 members

For how many years are United States Senators elected?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What is the minimum age requirement to be a United States Senator?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old