Question

A student government legislative body should have fair representation and well-debated decisions. Which features from Article I of the US Constitution could help achieve this? Choose two correct answers.
A. allowing representatives to filibuster debates
B. setting up a committee to draft initial legislation
C. establishing different qualifications for membership in each chamber
D. holding elections for student representatives
E. allowing the student president to overrule legislative decisions

Answer 1

The two features from Article I of the US Constitution that could help achieve fair representation and well-debated decisions in a student government legislative body are:

**B. setting up a committee to draft initial legislation** - Committees allow for detailed examination and discussion of proposed legislation, leading to well-considered decisions.

**D. holding elections for student representatives** - Elections ensure that representatives are chosen by the student body, promoting fair representation and accountability.

Options A, C, and E do not align with the principles of fair representation and well-debated decisions as effectively as B and D.