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  1. Which article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

    Answer: Article I

    Article I creates Congress, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

  2. How many senators does each state send to the U.S. Senate?

    Answer: 2

    Article I, Section 3 provides that each state shall have two senators.

  3. Which clause of Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to make all laws 'necessary and proper'?

    Answer: Elastic Clause

    The Elastic (Necessary and Proper) Clause allows Congress to stretch its enumerated powers to carry out its functions.

  4. What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a U.S. Senator?

    Answer: 30 years old

    Article I, Section 3 requires senators to be at least 30 years of age.

  5. Which article of the Constitution deals with the relationships among states?

    Answer: Article IV

    Article IV governs interstate relations, including the Full Faith and Credit Clause and the Privileges and Immunities Clause.

  6. The Supremacy Clause, declaring the Constitution the 'supreme law of the land,' appears in which article?

    Answer: Article VI

    Article VI contains the Supremacy Clause, which establishes that the Constitution and federal law override conflicting state law.

  7. How many original amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

    Answer: 10

    The first ten amendments, ratified in 1791, form the Bill of Rights.