Question 1

the u. s. senate contains

435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests

435 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims

100 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests

100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims

question 2
which of the following statements is true about the u. s. senate?

its members have six-year terms, with one-third of the total members up for re-election every two years.

its members have six-year terms, with the majority of its members facing re-election every four years.

its members have two-year terms, with one-third of the total members up for re-election every two years.

its members have two-year terms, with the majority of its members facing re-election every four years.

question 3
which of the following lists the qualifications for u. s. senate as described in article i of the constitution?

at least 25 years old, at least seven years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 25 years old, at least nine years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 30 years old, at least seven years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 30 years old, at least nine years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

question 4
the u. s. house of representatives contains

435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests

435 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims

100 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests

100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims

question 5
which of the following lists the qualifications for u. s. house of representatives as described in article i of the constitution?

at least 25 years old, at least seven years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 25 years old, at least nine years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 30 years old, at least seven years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 30 years old, at least nine years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

question 6
according to article i of the u. s. constitution,

only the house has the power to approve foreign treaties and presidential appointments

only the senate has the power to approve foreign treaties and presidential appointments

the senate approves foreign treaties and the house approves presidential appointments

the house approves foreign treaties and the senate approves presidential appointments

question 7
"a bill to raise the tax rate on those earning over one million dollars annually." a bill with a title like this one could

only originate in the house

only originate in the senate

begin in either part of congress

begin in a conference committee

question 8
which of the following reflects congress acting on an implied power in the constitution?

ordering the creation of a new design for a quarter coin

approving the spending of funds for new army vehicles

creating a set of national standards for public schools

making a change to the rates charged for income tax

question 9
which of the following examples of legislation could originate only in the house of representatives?

a bill that sets limits on the number of terms congress members may serve

a bill that establishes a new federal agency to oversee education

a bill that increases taxes in order to build a new interstate highway

a bill that places restrictions on pollution output by automotive factories

question 10
a committee that will only exist temporarily to create a certain type of bill would be a

standing committee

ad hoc committee

rules committee

joint committee

question 11
if the majority party in the house is the democratic party, then the

president pro tempore will be a member of the democratic party

president pro tempore will be a member of the republican party

speaker will be a member of the democratic party

speaker will be a member of the republican party

question 12
"to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers." u. s. constitution article i, section 8

the quote above is

also known as the "elastic clause" because it narrows the powers of congress to those specifically listed

a way that the powers of congress are expanded through requesting permission from the judicial branch

also known as the "elastic clause" because it gives congress flexibility in the types of legislation it passes

a way that the powers of congress are limited because it gives the judicial branch power to eliminate laws