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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 (C)</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) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Congress (D)</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 (C)</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. (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Yes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who approves treaties before they go into effect?

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

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