Unit 2 – The Legislative Branch

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• the Senate and the courts

• the House of Lords and the House of Commons

• the Senate and the House of Representatives

• the House of Representatives and the courts

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

• Two (2)

• Four (4)

• Six (6)

• Ten (10)

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

• One hundred (100)

• Two hundred (200)

• Four hundred forty-one (441)

• Four hundred thirty-five (435)

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

• Only the people of the state who belong to the senator’s political party

• Only the people of the state who voted for the senator

• The state legislatures

• All people of the state

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

• Because the state’s Representatives have seniority in the House of Representatives

• Because of the geographical size of the state

• Because of the state’s population

• Because of the state’s location

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• Four hundred thirty-five (435)

• One hundred (100)

• fifty-two (52)

• fifty (50)

A candidate who runs for the U.S. House of Representatives must meet which of the following qualifications?

• At least 30 years old

• Hold a law degree

• Legal resident of state

• U.S. citizen from birth

How did the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland, greatly expand the powers of Congress?

• Giving Congress more control over emergency powers

• Providing a very broad interpretation of the “necessary and proper” clause

• Stating that the line-item veto was unconstitutional

• Stating that the president had the authority to impound funds

Which is an example of a power delegated to Congress in the Constitution?

• the power to issue pardons

• the power to issue driving licenses

• the power to register voters for elections

• the power to declare war

What is the correct answer for the Number of Senators in Congress?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 2