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The Constitution: Article I - The Legislative Branch
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S.2,C.2 Each of the following are qualifications for the House of Representatives EXCEPT
2 years of military service
At least 25 years old
At least 7 years a citizen
A resident of the state
2
The phrase in Section 2, Clause 3 stating "three-fifths of all other persons" was made obsolete by the ____ Amendment.
7th
1st
13th
21st
3
S.10,C.1. California may NOT make a treaty with Mexico according to the U.S. Constitution.
False
True
4
Section 6, Clause 2 makes what restriction on Congressional members?
They cannot represent a state they don't reside in
They may not be older than 60 years of age
They may not have lived outside the U.S. within the decade
They cannot hold multiple federal or state offices
5
S.2,C.1 Elections for the House of Representatives are held every 2 years.
True
False
6
S.3,C.1 The ____ Amendment changed this clause from
State Legislatures
to the
State Voters
electing Senators.
17th
11th
12th
22nd
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S.3,C.4 Who is the President of the Senate?
The Senate Majority Leader
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President of the United States
The President of the United States
8
S.7,C.2 If a bill is vetoed, both houses of Congress may proceed with the bill and make it law with 2/3 vote.
True
False
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S.3,C.7. What is the furthest judgement the Senate can make in impeachment?
Execution via the guillotine
Removal from office
Imprisonment
Exile to Canada
10
S.3,C.2 How many Senate classes are there?
3
1
4
2
11
S.3,C.6 If the President is being impeached, who presides over the trial?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President
The President Pro Tempore
12
What is the
Expressed Power
of Congress according to Section 8, Clause 12?
Borrow money on credit
Establish tribunals inferior to the supreme Court
Raise and support armies
Establish a post office system
13
S.3,C.2 Every two years, how much of the Senate is up for election?
Half (50 Senate Seats)
All 100 seats
1/3 or ~33 seats
1/4 or 25 seats
14
S.2,C.1 How long are terms for the House of Representatives?
4
1
2
3
15
What is the
Expressed Power
of Congress according to Section 8, Clause 11?
Declare war
Define piracy
Coin money
To provide a Navy
16
S.7,C.2. After both houses of Congress pass a bill, where does it go?
The Attorney General's Office
The State Legislatures
The desk of the President
The Supreme Court for judicial review
17
How many total House Representatives are there in 2023?
100
535
50
435
18
S.7,C.2 If the President uses his veto power, the bill is dead and can move no further.
True
False
19
What is the
Expressed Power
of Congress according to Section 8, Clause 2?
Borrow money on credit
Establish naturalization rules
Define piracy
Establish a post office system
20
S.7,C.2 How many business days are provided for the President to sign a bill into law?
35
15
25
10
21
S.7,C.2. The first step for a bill to become law is for both houses of Congress to pass it.
True
False
22
Which Amendment adjusted Article I, Section 6, Clause 1?
17th
12th
27th
11th
23
S.9,C.5 Congress may place a tax on California wine that is exported to Arizona.
False
True
24
S.7,C.1. Revenue raising bills must originate in what house of Congress?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
25
S.2, C,5 states that the House may choose their ____________, which is the lead office within the house.
Speaker
President
Senator
Executive Authority
26
S.10,C.1 California could potentially make their own currency according to the Constitution.
True
False
27
S.5,C.2 A Congressional member may be expelled with concurrence of 1/2 of its members.
False
True
28
S.3,C.4 The Vice President of the United States (Pres. of the Senate) only casts votes in the Senate to break ties.
False
True
29
S.3C.1 - The Senate of the United States shall be composed of ____ Senators from each state.
Three
Six
Two
unlimited
30
S.3,C.5 Who acts in the absence of the Vice President from the Senate?
The Senate Majority Leader
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House
The President Pro Tempore
31
S.2,C.2 House Representatives must be at least ___ years old.
35
30
25
40
32
S.3,C.6 What is the Senate's role in impeachment?
"Try" or conduct the trial
Draft the articles of impeachment
33
What is the
Expressed Power
of Congress according to Section 8, Clause 1?
Promote progress of science and useful arts
Establish tribunals inferior to the supreme Court
Coin money
Lay and collect taxes
34
S.7,C.2 "... but if not he (President) shall return it, with his Objections..." This refers to the President's power to
Veto
Legislate
Overule
Impeach
35
How many total Senators are there today in 2023?
535
100
435
50
36
S.3,C.3 Each of the following are qualifications for the Senate EXCEPT
At least 30 years old
At least 9 years a citizen
A Bachelors degree
A resident of the state