The House of Representatives

Question 1

From 1789 to 1909, the House of Representatives grew in size because

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D: the population of the United States grew during those years.

Question 2

After analyzing the bar graph, what conclusions can be drawn?

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B: ✔ more representatives

Question 3

What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?

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C: Each House member now represents more constituents.

Question 4

Which duty of a US representative is the expense report an example of?

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C: Hiring and managing a staff

Question 5

Read this schedule for Representative Larry Bucshon.What roles and duties of a representative are reflected in the first segment of the daily schedule? Check all that apply.Voting on a bill during a House sessionMeeting with constituents in local districtsMeeting with town councils and local politiciansMaking speeches at public eventsHosting a fundraising dinner

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B: Meeting with constituents in local districts; D: Making speeches at public events

Question 6

In four to five sentences, describe one of the powers of the House of Representatives and how that power determines and defines a representative’s duties.

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One of the most important powers of the House of Representatives is the authority to originate all bills for raising revenue, as established by Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution. This power, known as the Origination Clause, ensures that the chamber most directly accountable to the people has initial control over tax and spending decisions. Because of this power, representatives have the duty to participate in the process of amending and adopting revenue bills that fund government operations. Representatives serving on the Ways and Means Committee specifically make recommendations about bills that raise the money needed for the government to function. Additionally, all representatives must meet with constituents to ensure that revenue laws approved by the House are beneficial to their home districts.

Question 7

California and New York Texas and Florida✔ Pennsylvania and Illinois

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C: ✔ Pennsylvania and Illinois

Question 8

What information about carrying out the House’s powers did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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