Lesson 12, Session 1

Covers FR 2.3 (review of national law); FR 7.1 and 7.2; FR 7.4

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1. How many members are in the U.S. Senate? A 50 B 435 C 100 D 200

2. Small states are represented by fewer senators than large states. True False

3. The House of Representatives has 435 members. What is this number based on? A Supreme Court decision B Presidential executive order C State population D Constitutional requirement

4. Can Congress amend the Constitution? Yes No

5. The following passage from the Constitution (Article I, Section 8) is known as what? To make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the powers mentioned above vested by the Constitution in the government of the United States or any department or officer thereof A The elastic clause B The necessary and proper clause C The implied powers clause D All of the above