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Unit 4 - 3 Branches

Unit 4 Vocabulary and Review Questions

QuestionAnswer
What is the main fuction of the Legislative Branch? To make laws
The Federal Legislative Branch is collectively called what? Congress
Congress is made up of what two houses? The US Senate and the House of Representatives
Congress is considered what type of Legislature? Bicameral
What compromise established our Legislative Branch? The Great Compromise
Which Article of the US Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch? Article I
How many members are in the US Senate? 100
What type of representation do states have in the US Senate? Equal
What is the length of term for a US Senator? 6 years
What are the qualifications to become a US Senator? At least 30 years old, US citizens for at least 9 years, be a legal resident of the state they represent
Who is the presiding officer of the US Senate? Vice Presient/President Pro Tempore
How many members are in the House of Representatives? 435
What type of representation to the states have in the House of Representatives? Based on population (proportional)
What is the length of term for a representative? 2 years
What are the qualifications to become a Representative? At least 25 years old, be a US citizen for at least 7 years, be a legal resident of the state they represent
Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives? Speaker of the House
How many total members are in Congress? 535
List some fuctions of the Federal Legislative Branch. Make laws, approve the budget, approve/reject presidential appointments, tax, regulate trade, declare war
Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution lists what types of powers? Expressed powers
What are expressed powers? Powers given specifically to Congress
What are implied powers? Powers given to Congress that are NOT specifically listed in the Constitution
The implied powers clause is also known as what (2 other names)? Elastic Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause
Article I, Section 9 of the US Constitution lists what types of powers? Powers denied to Congress
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