Unit 5 Mastery

What are the formal qualifications for representatives and senators listed in the Constitution?

• Age, citizenship, and residency

• Education, experience, and age

• Wealth, influence, and education

• Gender, race, and religion

How did the 17th Amendment impact the election of senators?

• It allowed senators to be appointed by governors

• It established direct election of senators by the people

• It removed term limits for senators

• It increased the term length for senators

What is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What role do lobbyists play in the legislative process?

• They write laws

• They influence lawmakers

• They enforce laws

• They veto bills

What is one function of leadership positions in the legislature?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To organize legislative activities

• To veto bills

What is the Founders' intent regarding the terms of office for Congress?

• To ensure lifetime appointments

• To balance experience with accountability

• To limit government power

• To increase political influence

What theoretical reason supports the bicameral structure of Congress?

• Economic efficiency

• Checks and balances

• Simplification of laws

• Increased representation

Which of the following is an example of an Implied Power?

• Regulate Commerce - set minimum wage

• Declare war

• Coin money

• Establish post offices

What are Inherent Powers?

• Powers that are stated in the Constitution

• Powers that are not stated but drawn from expressed powers

• Powers that belong to all sovereign nations

• Powers that are only implied in the Constitution

How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years