Congress and the Judicial Branch

How many senators does each state have in the United States Senate?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6

Which amendment established the direct election of senators?

• 1st amendment

• 10th amendment

• 17th amendment

• 22nd amendment

How long is a senator's term?

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 8 years

• 4 years

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 50

• 435

• 2

Who elects the representatives in the House of Representatives?

• State legislatures

• The President

• The Senate

• The people in their districts

What is the term length for a representative in the House of Representatives?

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 8 years

What does the term 'politico' mean in the context of politics?

• A public official who is a member of the government's civil service

• A legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline

• A person employed to influence how legislators vote

• A person who is active in party politics

What are the enumerated powers of Congress?

• Regulate interstate commerce, maintain armed forces, coin money, pass a federal budget

• Coin money, pass a federal budget, borrow money, regulate interstate commerce

• Declare war, maintain armed forces, regulate interstate commerce, tax

• Pass a federal budget, tax, borrow money, declare war

What is the term for the power of Congress to make laws in areas not expressly stated in the Constitution?

• Implied powers

• Enumerated powers

• Judicial powers

• Executive powers

What is the role of the President of the Senate?

• Confirm judicial nominations

• Make treaties with foreign countries

• Preside over the Senate and cast tie-breaking votes

• Sign legislation into law