US Constitution and Separation of Powers Quiz

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What is the main difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate in terms of representation?

The House has 100 members, while the Senate has 435 members.

The House has 2 members from each state, while the Senate has a number of members based on the state's population.

The House has equal representation for all states, while the Senate proportionally represents the population. (correct)

The House is elected for 6 years, while the Senate is elected for 2 years.

Which requirement is necessary to be a member of the House of Representatives?

Represent a state with a larger population. (correct)

Be a US citizen for at least 9 years.

Serve for a 6-year term.

Be at least 30 years old.

What power does Congress have according to the text?

Control state-level legislation.

Nominate Supreme Court Justices.

Appoint federal judges.

Declare war. (correct)

What is required to override a presidential veto according to the text?

A simple majority in both houses of Congress. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for a member of the Senate?

6 years. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the President in the legislative process according to the text?

He has the power to veto bills passed by Congress. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the US Constitution provide for a strict separation of powers between 3 branches?

To prevent power from being concentrated in one person or institution Signup and view all the answers

Why was there a debate on representation during the creation of the US Constitution?

To address how states would be represented in the legislature Signup and view all the answers

What were the two main issues of the representation debate during the creation of the US Constitution?

The number of representatives per state and how to distribute them Signup and view all the answers

What type of legislature was ultimately created during the formation of the US Constitution?

Bicameral legislature with separate powers for each chamber Signup and view all the answers

How many seats are there in the House and Senate respectively in the US Congress?

House = 435 // Senate = 100 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having a bicameral legislature according to the information provided?

To provide checks and balances between two chambers Signup and view all the answers

US Constitution and Separation of Powers Quiz

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What is the main difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate in terms of representation?

Which requirement is necessary to be a member of the House of Representatives?

What power does Congress have according to the text?

What is required to override a presidential veto according to the text?

What is the term length for a member of the Senate?

What is the role of the President in the legislative process according to the text?

Why does the US Constitution provide for a strict separation of powers between 3 branches?

Why was there a debate on representation during the creation of the US Constitution?

What were the two main issues of the representation debate during the creation of the US Constitution?

What type of legislature was ultimately created during the formation of the US Constitution?

How many seats are there in the House and Senate respectively in the US Congress?

What is the purpose of having a bicameral legislature according to the information provided?

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