Legislative Branch Textbook Notes

What does bicameral mean?

• Having two branches or chambers

• Having one branch or chamber

• Having three branches or chambers

• Having no branches or chambers

What does the text say are the 5 BIG POWERS?

• The United States, China, Russia, India, and Japan

• The United States, China, Russia, Germany, and France

• The United States, China, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa

• The United States, China, Russia, United Kingdom, and Canada

The difference between expressed powers and implied powers is:

• Expressed powers are explicitly stated in the Constitution, while implied powers are not.

• Implied powers are explicitly stated in the Constitution, while expressed powers are not.

• Both expressed and implied powers are explicitly stated in the Constitution.

• Neither expressed nor implied powers are related to the Constitution.

Complete the table: Expressed Power: The power to run a post office. Implied Power: _______.

• To create stamps and postage prices.

• To regulate interstate commerce.

• To declare war.

• To coin money.

Complete the table: Expressed Power: The power to maintain an army and navy. Implied Power: _______.

• The power to fund new weapons.

• The power to draft soldiers.

• The power to regulate commerce.

• The power to establish post offices.

What are 3 qualifications to be elected to the House of Representatives?

• Being at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

• Being at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

• Being at least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 14 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

• Being at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 5 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

How many members of the House are elected?

• 435

• 100

• 250

• 300

How long is a Representative’s term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Who presides over the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• President of the Senate

• Majority Leader

• Chief Justice

What Virginia congressional district is Stafford County in?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4