Federalism- The sharing power;; Bill of Rights- A series of changes;; Seperation of Powers- A condition Congressional committees are an important part of the work done in Congress. Which tasks are done by committees? consider proposed legislation | monitor the activities of the executive branch

What does Article I of the United States Constitution establish?
the legislative powers of the United States in a bicameral Congress

How did Britain's policy of salutary neglect contribute to the Revolutionary War?
Because the colonies had de facto independence, they revolted when Britain enforced taxes and regulations on them.

Standing Comittee- Review;; Select Committee- Investigate

Which three conditions must be met for someone to run for House of Representatives?
be a U. S. Citizen for 7 years minimum
live in the state they represent be at least 25 years of age

How was the writing of the Constitution influenced by the causes of the American Revolution?
B.
The framers wanted their new government to have more control over their new King than the British did.
C.
The framers didn't want their new government to have a central figure with supreme authority like the British King.
D.
The framers wanted their new country to have more restrictive laws than they had under British rule.

Before Congress sends a law to be signed by the President, both the House and the Senate must vote to approve the law. What is this an example of?
A.
federalist government
B.
a check on each body
D.
Congressional oversight

California is a large state with a large population. How many senators can it elect into Congress?
A.
6
B.
4
C.
2

After the Revolution,

was viewed as essential for the new nation's economy to thrive. With less government intervention,
supply and demand
would drive markets to be more productive and competitive. In this
market economy
, private companies and individuals would play a central role rather than the Congress.

What did the framers include in the Constitution to prevent Congress from having unenumerated powers over individual states?
A.
the Tenth Amendment
B.
the Articles of Confederation
D.
the Ninth Amendment

The two branches of Congress meet in sessions. Their

begins in January and ends in December. If a guest, such as the Prime Minister of Great Britain, wants to speak to both the House and Senate, they can hold a

of Congress. The President can call a
special session
to speak to the Senate or the House.

The president has determined that an attack on the country is imminent. He decides he must talk to Congress to determine if there will be war. What type of meeting should the president call?
B.
emergency meeting
C.
committee hearing
D.
special session

Congress is able to pass laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out its duties. What statement in the Constitution allows for this power of Congress?
The Articles of Confederation
C.
The Seventeenth Amendment
D.
The Elastic Clause

Whip- This person is elected

Which two powers are exclusive to the Senate? conduct impeachment trials
confirm Supreme Court judges

A man is charged by Congress with a crime. He is arrested and put in jail without a trial.
What forbidden power has Congress just used?
Suspending the Writ of Habeas Corpus
Passing an Ex Post Facto criminal law
D.
Illegally issuing a Bill of Attainder

In
Griswold
v. State of Connecticut, the Supreme Court ruled that married couples do have the right to use birth control. This is an example of how the

Amendment, introduced by James
Madison
, clarifies that the federal government does not have

power.