Which of the following lists the qualifications for u. s. senate as described in article i of the constitution? (2 points)

at least 25 years old, at least seven years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 30 years old, at least nine years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 25 years old, at least nine years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 30 years old, at least seven years a u. s. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
5.

(mc)
when people complain about "big government," they are referring to the (5 points)

size and power of the federal bureaucracy

oversight activities of the judiciary

size and power of the senate

oversight activities of the president
6.

(lc)
an example of a cabinet department is the (2 points)

office of health and human services

central intelligence agency

food and drug administration

postal regulatory commission
7.

(lc)
the president's cabinet includes (2 points)

justices of the supreme court

the president pro tempore

heads of the executive departments

members of congress

8.
the u. s. senate contains (2 points)

435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests

100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims

435 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims

100 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests

9.
(lc)
article ii of the u. s. constitution describes the (2 points)

structure and powers of the legislative branch

organization and duties of the executive branch

creation and support of the federal bureaucracy

oversight and impeachment powers of congress

10.
(mc)
the central intelligence agency operates as (5 points)

an independent agency responsible for leading the entire intelligence community

a cabinet department responsible for leading the entire intelligence community

an independent agency responsible for gathering intelligence about foreign nations

a cabinet department responsible for gathering intelligence about foreign nations

11.
(mc)
the president and other federal officials may be impeached (5 points)

"only upon suspicion of treason or resignation without notice" under article i of the constitution

for "treason or other crimes that affect the entire nation" under article i of the constitution

for "treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors" under article ii of the constitution

"only after removal from office for charges related to treason" under article ii of the constitution

12.
"to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers." u. s. constitution article i, section 8

the quote above is (5 points)

also known as the "elastic clause" because it narrows the powers of congress to those specifically listed

also known as the "elastic clause" because it gives congress flexibility in the types of legislation it passes

a way that the powers of congress are limited because it gives the judicial branch power to eliminate laws

a way that the powers of congress are expanded through requesting permission from the judicial branch

13.
which type of policy would a bill to increase medicare spending fall under?

economic

environmental

social welfare

14.
(mc)
who would recall an unsafe toy that presents a choking hazard to young children? (5 points)

food and drug administration

central intelligence agency

federal communications commission

consumer product safety commission

15.
which of the following statements is true about the u. s. house of representatives? (2 points)

its members have two-year terms, with the entirety of its members facing re-election every two years.

its members have two-year terms, with only one-third of its members up for re-election every six years.

its members have six-year terms, with only one-third of its members facing re-election every two years.

its members have six-year terms, with the entirety of its members facing re-election every six years.

16.
(mc)
the existence and monitoring of independent regulatory agencies depends on the (5 points)

congress

bureaucracy

supreme court

president

17.
this is a process in many u. s. states that allows for citizens to introduce new ideas for changing existing laws to the legislature.

referendum

ordinance

initiative