Unit 3 Review

Which plans from the Constitutional Convention influenced the structure of Congress?

• New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan and New York Plan

• Virginia Plan and Connecticut Plan

• New Jersey Plan and New York Plan

What was the result of the Connecticut Compromise?

• Unicameral System

• Bicameral System

• Tricameral System

• Monocameral System

What is the role of the United States Congress?

• Judicial branch of the government

• Executive branch of the government

• Lawmaking branch of the government

• Advisory branch of the government

In which article of the United States Constitution was the Legislative Branch created?

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 1

• Article 4

What are the two houses of Congress called?

• The House of Commons and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The House of Lords and the Senate

• The House of Delegates and the Senate

What term is used to describe a legislature that is divided into two houses?

• Unicameral Legislature

• Bicameral Legislature

• Multicameral Legislature

• Tricameral Legislature

What is the definition of a "term" in the context of Congress?

• The length of time between elections.

• The number of sessions in a year.

• The duration of a congressional meeting.

• The time taken to pass a bill.

What happens during each term of Congress?

• Congress is called into session.

• Elections are held.

• New laws are automatically enacted.

• Members are re-elected.

What is a "session" in the context of Congress?

• A formal meeting in which members perform legislative work.

• A break between terms.

• A public holiday for Congress members.

• A time for elections.

What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years