Limited Powers of Congress

What made the American Constitution unique at the time it was written?

• It established a monarchy with limited powers.

• It was the first document to outline a system of checks and balances.

• It created a government based on a document written for and approved by the people.

• It granted universal suffrage to all citizens.

What type of legislature did Section 1 of the Constitution establish?

• A unicameral legislature with a single body.

• A bicameral legislature with two separate entities.

• A tripartite legislature with three branches.

• A federal legislature with state-appointed members.

Select all the requirements to become a member of the US House of Representatives

• Be at least 25 years old

• Be a citizen for 7 years

• Be a man

• Live in the state and district you want to represent

What was the primary outcome of the Three-Fifths Compromise regarding enslaved people?

• Enslaved people were granted full voting rights.

• Enslaved people were counted as three-fifths of a person for representation.

• Slavery was immediately abolished in all states.

• Southern states lost all political influence in the House of Representatives.

How long is a term for the House of Representatives?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 1 year

How long is a term for a Senator?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 1 year

Originally, Senators were not chosen by The People of a state. Who or what originally selected Senators?

• The People

• Representatives to the House

• The President

• The legislators of a State

Type the number of Senators each state has

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What two things must happen before the President can sign a bill into law?

• The People vote

• The House approves the bill

• The Senate approves the bill

• The President votes

How can a presidential veto of legislation be overridden?

• By a simple majority vote in the House of Representatives.

• By a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate.

• By a unanimous vote of the Supreme Court.

• By a direct popular vote of the citizens.