THE U.S. CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE I WORKSHEET – ANSWERS

THE U.S. CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE I WORKSHEET – ANSWERS AND STUDY GUIDE FOR QUIZ
1. What are the 2 Houses of Congress?
A. The House of Representatives
B. The Senate
2. What is the length of service for members of the House of Representatives? 2 years
3. What is the length of service for members of the Senate?
6 years
4. How old do you have to be to be a member of the House of Representatives? 25 years old
5. How old do you have to be to be a member of the Senate?
30 years old
6. How long do you have to be a U.S. citizen to be a member of the House of Rep.?
7. How long do you have to be a U.S. citizen to be a member of the Senate?
7 years
9 years
8. Do you have to live in the State you represent to be a member of the House of Rep?
9. Do you have to live in the State you represent to be a member of the Senate?
YES
YES
10. How many total members are in the House of Rep? How many from Florida? Total: 435
Florida: 25
11. How many total members are in the Senate? How many from Florida?
Florida: 2
Total: 100
12. Which House of Congress has the power to impeach the President?
THE SENATE
13. What is impeachment according to the Constitution? REMOVAL FROM OFFICE ONLY
14. Who is the President of the Senate?
THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
15. Does the President of the Senate have a vote?
NO VOTE UNLESS THERE IS A TIE
16. Who heads the House of Representatives?
THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
17. Who chooses each House’s officers? THE MEMBERS OF EACH HOUSE CHOOSES THEIR OWN OFFICERS & RULES
18. How often must each House meet each year?
BOTH HOUSES MUST MEET AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR
19. On what date do they meet?
NOON ON THE 3 DAY OF JANUARY
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20. Which amendment changed the meeting date? SECTION 2 OF THE 20 AMENDMENT
21. Name two delegated powers of Congress that are money powers:
PICK TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:
LAY AND COLLECT TAXES
COIN MONEY
BORROW MONEY ON CREDIT OF THE U.S.
ESTABLISH UNIFORM LAWS OF BANKRUPTCY
22. Name two delegated powers of Congress that are military/foreign policy powers:
DECLARE WAR; RAISE AND SUPPORT ARMIES AND THE NAVY
23. Name one delegated power of Congress that is a commerce power:
REGULATE INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE
24. Name one delegated power of Congress from the “other legislative powers” category:
PICK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
ESTABLISH LAWS OF NATURALIZATION
ESTABLISH POST OFFICES
GRANT COPYRIGHTS AND PATENTS
25. Which clause in Article I, Section 8 gives Congress its implied powers:
THE NECESSARY AND PROPER CLAUSE, OR THE ELASTIC CLAUSE (THESE ARE THE SAME THING, SO YOU
CAN USE EITHER NAME)
26. Name one reserved power that is given to the States:
CHOOSE ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST:
Provide for the public safety, health, and welfare within the state
Regulate trade and commerce within the state
Establish local governments
Conduct elections, determine qualifications of voters
Establish a public school system
27. Name one concurrent power the federal government and the state governments share:
CHOOSE ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST:
Enforce the laws
Establish courts
Collect taxes
Borrow money
Provide for the general welfare