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What does the term 'bicameral' mean?

  • Two sides, or two branches (correct)
  • Two people, or two bodies
  • Two decisions
  • None of the above
  • If Ohio has 18 electoral votes, how many members does it have in the House of Representatives?

  • 18
  • 16
  • 17 (correct)
  • 15
  • Who is the head of the Executive Branch in the state?

  • Legislature
  • President
  • Senator
  • Governor (correct)
  • Which 'plan' of government favored small states by giving them 2 electors per state?

    <p>The New Jersey Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did America’s first government, the Articles of Confederation, fail?

    <p>To make decisions, all states had to reach a consensus (which was very difficult)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Constitution, who decides issues that are not explained in the Constitution?

    <p>The Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a requirement for a bill to become a law in the United States?

    <p>It must have 51% of the vote in Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan in terms of legislative structure?

    <p>The Virginia Plan called for a one-house legislature while the New Jersey Plan called for a legislature with two houses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can Congress do if the President vetoes a bill?

    <p>They can override the veto with a 2/3 vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the committee process in the law-making process?

    <p>It was created to critique, debate, and improve each bill before the vote comes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can Pamela serve as president of the United States in 2028?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who approves treaties before they go into effect?

    <p>The Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

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