Article I: Congress

Question 1

After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?

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It is reviewed in committee.

Question 2

Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution?

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creating a law ex post facto

Question 3

most

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creating laws

Question 4

Congress has the expressed financial power to

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create and collect new taxes.

Question 5

What does Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution explain?

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the process for creating a law

Question 6

What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

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describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch

Question 7

Which of these is an expressed power of Congress?

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admitting new states

Question 8

According to the Constitution, how long is a senator’s term?

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six years

Question 9

both

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They can be expelled for breaking rules.

Question 10

Why has the House of Representatives grown so much faster than the Senate?

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Representation is based on population, and the US has grown steadily.

Article I: Congress Answers