2. Members of the Senate were originally chosen by the House of Representatives- True?

7. Which of the following does not serve to limit the power of the federal government?
a. Tenth Amendment
b. voting rights
c. state legislators
d. Bill of Rights
C?

Thanks
-MC

I disagree with both of your answers.

State legislators serve their individual states, thus limiting the power of the federal government.

I have to disagree with the esteemed MsSue on the first one: Originally, the "Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, chosen by the Legislature thereof for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote." The 17th Amendment changed the "chosen by the Legislature thereof" to popular vote in each state (many states had already directed that their state's Senators be selected by popular vote).

On the second on, IMO, a bad question. a limits, d limits, leaving b and c. Well voting rights limit the fed government, as many laws can be overturned, the constitution amended, and an adminsitration and legislator can be voted out.
On c, MsSue is right, however, I don't think the writer of the question considered that.

Thanks, Bob. I knew I should have looked that up rather than depend upon memory.

I see what threw me. The Senators were chosen by the state legislatures.

2. Members of the Senate were originally chosen by the House of Representatives - False

The correct statement is that members of the Senate were not originally chosen by the House of Representatives. The method for selecting senators has changed over time. As per the original text of the United States Constitution, senators were actually chosen by state legislatures.

7. Which of the following does not serve to limit the power of the federal government?
a. Tenth Amendment
b. voting rights
c. state legislators
d. Bill of Rights

To determine which option does not serve to limit the power of the federal government, we need to analyze each choice:

a. Tenth Amendment: The Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution grants powers to the states and reserves powers not specifically delegated to the federal government. It serves to limit the powers of the federal government by recognizing the sovereignty of the states.

b. Voting rights: Voting rights give citizens the power to elect their representatives and have a say in the governance of the country. This serves as a check on the federal government's power since representatives are accountable to the electorate.

c. State legislators: State legislators play a critical role in shaping and enacting state laws. Their power to pass legislation and make decisions at the state level provides a counterbalance to the federal government's authority.

d. Bill of Rights: The Bill of Rights is a list of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. It outlines various fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial. The Bill of Rights acts as a safeguard against potential abuses of power by the federal government.

Based on the explanations above, it is clear that each option serves to limit the power of the federal government. Therefore, none of the options, including (c) state legislators, can be considered the correct answer.