Question

the framers of the u.s. constitution described the legislative branch, called congress, in article i of the u.s. constitution. read article i, section 1. then answer the question.
article i, section 1
all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives.
legislative: law - making
vested in: given to
according to the passage, which statements are true? select all that apply.
the senate is a part of congress.
the house of representatives is a part of congress.
all law - making powers are given to the states.
the congress of the united states makes laws.

Explanation:

1. For "The Senate is a part of Congress": The passage says "Congress... shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives", so this is true.
2. For "The House of Representatives is a part of Congress": From the same sentence, this is true.
3. For "All law - making powers are given to the states": The passage states "All legislative (law - making) powers... shall be vested in (given to) a Congress", not the states, so this is false.
4. For "The Congress of the United States makes laws": Since legislative powers (law - making) are vested in Congress, this is true.

Answer:

A. The Senate is a part of Congress (True)
B. The House of Representatives is a part of Congress (True)
C. All law - making powers are given to the states (False)
D. The Congress of the United States makes laws (True)

So the true statements are A, B, D.