Unit 4 Study Guide

Which of the following best describes the principle of separation of powers?

• Dividing power among different branches to prevent any one from becoming too powerful

• Giving all power to the president

• Allowing citizens to vote directly on all laws

• Combining legislative and executive powers into one branch to avoid confusion

What does it mean that Congress is bicameral?

• It is made up of two branches of government

• It has two levels of leadership

• It consists of two houses

• It can pass two laws at once

Which chamber of Congress is based on proportional representation?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Electoral College

Equal representation in Congress is guaranteed in which body?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Electoral College

Which of the following is true about the House of Representatives?

• Each state gets one representative

• Members serve six-year terms

• Representation is based on population

• It has the same powers as the Senate

Which of the following is a unique power of the Senate?

• Originating all revenue bills

• Approving presidential appointments

• Declaring war

• Electing the President in a tie

Which is an example of an expressed power of Congress?

• Regulating marriage

• Establishing a national bank

• Declaring war

• Establishing a school curriculum

Which of the following is a concurrent power between the Federal Government and the States?

• Declaring war

• Printing money

• Collecting taxes

• Issuing Drivers Liscence

Fenno’s Paradox refers to the idea that:

• Congress members are always more popular than the President

• Congress is universally respected and adored

• The Supreme Court is able to create new laws for the nation

• Most people disapprove of Congress but like their representative

The 22nd Amendment limits the President to:

• One term

• Unlimited terms

• Two terms

• Four years total