Federalism and Balance Answers

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Why is Congress considered a bicameral legislature?

A
Both Democrats and Republicans can be elected to Congress.
B
Both the House and the Senate can vote to override a presidential veto.
C
The Constitution gives both impeachment and appointment powers to Congress.
D
There are two chambers of Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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Which enumerated power is described in this passage?

A
Congress has the power to raise armies.
B
Congress can create banks to pay debts.
C
Congress has the power to collect taxes.
D
Congress is responsible for the general welfare of the US.
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Read the two passages from the Constitution.What requirements are described in these passages?

A
Before being elected, a representative must have been a citizen for at least seven years, and a senator must have been a citizen for at least nine years.
B
Representatives can live outside of the state they represent, but senators must live in the state they represent.
C
Both representatives and senators must be at least 30 years old to be elected.
D
Both representatives and senators are elected for equal terms.
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Congress could better represent the United States by including more

A
young members.
B
male members.
C
older members.
D
people with a four-year college degree.
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Congress charges the president with a crime while the president is in office. Which congressional power does this represent?

A
the power of oversight: appointment
B
the power of oversight: impeachment
C
the power to set citizenship requirements
D
the power to define taxation rates
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What is the next step for the bill?

A
It goes to the House for review.
B
It goes to the president’s desk for a signature.
C
It goes to a Senate subcommittee for revision.
D
It requires more votes in the Senate.

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