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Institutions 1
USG
STUDY GUIDE FOR TEST
1. According to the Constitution, what are the qualifications to be a senator?
2. Senators may be elected to how many terms?
3. Which states were in favor of the representation that was set up in the Senate?
4. According to the Constitution, what are the qualifications to be a member of the House?
5. Upon what clause in the Constitution are the implied powers of Congress based?
6. The Supreme Court Case of United States v. Lopez found that there was no connection between the
commerce power of Congress and what?
7. How are all major appointments made by the President confirmed?
8. Which two Presidents have been impeached?
9. What are the expressed powers of the Constitution?
10. What are the requirements for impeachment?
11. What did the 22nd amendment do?
12. Concerning electors, what was intended by the Framers?
14. What are some criticisms of the Electoral College?
15. How would a proportional system in the Electoral College impact the winner-take-all system?
16. Presidential appointees must be approved by…
17. Who would the President NOT appoint? Supreme Court justices, Senators, ambassadors, or postmasters
18. What impact did Chief Justice John Marshall decisions have on the government’s powers?
19. Why did the framers of the United States Constitution insist that revenue bills originate in the House of
Representatives?
20. Which action was necessary to change from the indirect to the direct election of United States Senators?