Legislative Branch Study Guide

What does the term "bicameral" refer to in the context of the Legislative Branch of government?

• A) A system with one legislative body

• B) A system with two legislative bodies

• C) A system with appointed officials

• D) A system with no legislative bodies

According to the study guide, what is the minimum age requirement for a member of the House of Representatives?

• A) 25 years old

• B) 30 years old

• C) 35 years old

• D) 21 years old

How many members are there in the Senate according to the Legislative Branch Study Guide?

• A) 435 members

• B) 100 members

• C) 50 members

• D) 200 members

What is the term used to describe the introduction in the Constitution?

• A) Article 1

• B) Legislative

• C) Preamble

• D) Chamber

What does the term "Legislative" mean?

• A) To interpret laws

• B) To enforce laws

• C) To make laws

• D) To debate laws

Which of the following is a specific power of Congress according to the document?

• Granting driver's licenses

• Collecting taxes

• Issuing marriage licenses

• Regulating school curriculums

What is one of the responsibilities of Congress in relation to the military?

• Training police forces

• Declaring war and supporting an army and navy

• Providing public healthcare

• Creating job programs

According to the document, what can Congress do to influence commerce?

• Regulate commerce (trade) between the states, with Native American nations, and with foreign countries

• Control internet content

• Set prices for consumer goods

• Determine educational standards

Which of the following is a power of Congress related to the judicial system?

• Appointing school principals

• Creating the lower federal courts

• Electing state governors

• Managing city ordinances

What authority does Congress have regarding laws that are not explicitly listed in the document?

• They can only enforce existing laws without changes.

• They can make any other laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers in the list.

• They have no authority to create new laws.

• They can only make laws related to taxation.