2006 FRQ #4

Post date: Apr 04, 2013 7:8:24 PM

4. The framers of the United States Constitution created a legislative system that is bicameral. However, it is not just bicameral; the framers also established two houses of distinctly different character and authority. (2006)

(a) Discuss two reasons why the framers crated a bicameral legislature.

(b) Identify one power unique to the House of Representatives and explain why the framers gave the House that power.

(c) Identify one power unique to the Senat and explain why the framers gave the Senate that power.