lesson 2

What does the term 'bicameral' mean?

• A four house legislature

• A single house legislature

• A three house legislature

• A two house legislature

How old must you be to serve in the House of Representatives?

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

Which amendment changed the way Senators are elected?

• 15th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

What is the 'Power of the Purse'?

• The power to ratify treaties

• The power to declare war

• The power to impeach the president

• The power to raise revenue

What was the historical reason for having two houses in Congress?

• To make the legislature more powerful

• To balance the interests of large and small states

• To reduce the number of legislators

• To simplify the legislative process