AP Gopo Legislative Branch

Which of the following is the best overall description for political and economic change over time in the British political system?

• Britain's history is marked with many violent revolutions and radical changes

• Britain's history is remarkably stable, and the country has changed very little in the last 200 years

• Britain has been subjected to dramatic, violent political change, but its economic changes have been gradual

• Britain's change has mainly been gradual, with significant social reforms along the way

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that the Articles of Confederation failed?

• lack of power to tax by the national government

• need for unanimous consent to act

• no legislative body to create laws

• inability to regulate interstate commerce

As a compromise, the framers agreed on a bicameral legislature, with the House of Representatives directly elected by popular vote within states and the Senate selected by state legislatures. The method for electing members of the House conforms most to the democratice ideal that government should be based on the consent of the _______________

What are ENUMERATED powers?

• powers assigned to Congress through the Constitution

• powers assigned to the executive branch by congress

• powers Congress creates for itself to function properly

• powers of the national government under the supremacy clause

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the powers necessary to effect its enumerated powers. This clause is called the __________________ clause.

The principle that gives each branch of government some scrutiny and control over the other branches is

• separation of powers

• federalism

• checks and balances

• implied powers

Which of the following is NOT an accurate identification of the 7 Articles of the Constitution? (check all that apply)

• Article I- creation of the Legislative Branch

• Article II- creation of the Executive Branch

• Article IV- establishes the Supremacy Clause

• Article V- process for amending the Constitution

What is the primary function of the legislative branch in the United States government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To adjudicate disputes

Which of the following is a power unique to the House of Representatives?

• Ratifying treaties

• Impeaching federal officials

• Confirming presidential appointments

• Declaring war

The Senate has the power to do which of the following?

• Initiate revenue bills

• Approve treaties

• Impeach the President

• Appoint Supreme Court justices