Comparing the Legislative Branch

Which statement BEST characterizes the veto process as it relates to the US government?

•  It enables the legislature to avoid constitutional challenges from the Supreme Court when passing laws.

  
  

•  It provides the president with a limited check on the power of the legislature.

  
  

•  It enables the president to avoid constitutional challenges from the Supreme Court when signing laws.

  
  

• It provides the Supreme Court with a limited check on the power of the president.

Which issue was dealt with by the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• direct election of the U.S. Senators 

  
  

•  reform of the Electoral College 

  
  

• giving 18 year old's the right to vote

•  term limits for the office of President

  
  

What is a state's representation in the U.S. Senate based on?

• equal representation 

  
  

• the state's population

• the state's electoral votes

  
  

• the size of their major cities

  
  

A state's representation in the U.S. House of Representatives is based MOST specifically on which of the following?

•  equal representation

  
  

•  the state's population

  
  

•  the state's electoral votes

  
  

• the size of its major cities

  
  

Why might a seat in the Senate be more attractive to a candidate than a seat in the House?

• Senators are paid more than House members.

• Senators do not have to run for office as often.

  
  

• Senators receive more benefits than House members.

• The Senate spends less time in session than the House.