Question

a 5. propose e) system where the national government shares power with state governments
b. multiple choice. use what you have learned in this lesson to answer the following questions.
______ 6. how many senators are in the u.s.
senate?
a) 50
b) 435
c) 100
d) it depends on the population.
______ 7. what does the constitution say is the
supreme law of the land?
a) the bill of rights
b) state laws
c) the amendments
d) u.s. or federal laws
______ 8. what was added to the constitution that
listed rights not already listed?
a) the 14th amendment
b) the approval of all 13 states
c) the bill of rights
d) the necessary and proper clause
______ 9. what is the term length for members of
the house of representatives?
a) 2 years
b) 4 years
c) 6 years
d) life
c. separate those powers! draw a line connecting each branch to the powers it has

Explanation:

1. The U.S. has 2 senators per state, and there are 50 states, so total senators are 100.
2. The U.S. Constitution establishes that federal laws (including the Constitution itself) are the supreme law of the land, overriding state laws.
3. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which explicitly list individual rights not detailed in the original Constitution.
4. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives serve 2-year terms, allowing for frequent electoral accountability.

Answer:

1. c) 100
2. d) U.S. or federal laws
3. c) The Bill of Rights
4. a) 2 years