Questions: 7. The Senate and the House are prohibited from adjourning without the consent of the other. 8. Congress does not govern the independent region of the District of Columbia.

The statements provided in the text contain inaccuracies and need to be addressed based on verified facts and recognized theories.

This statement is accurate. According to Article I, Section 5, Clause 4 of the U.S. Constitution, neither the House of Representatives nor the Senate can adjourn for more than three days without the consent of the other chamber. This ensures that both chambers remain in session and can continue to perform their legislative duties.

This statement is incorrect. The District of Columbia is not an independent region; it is a federal district under the direct jurisdiction of Congress. According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 of the U.S. Constitution, Congress has the authority to "exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever" over the District of Columbia. While the District has its own local government, Congress retains the ultimate authority over its governance.

This statement is incorrect. Each state legislature only has the authority to make laws for its own state, not for all 50 states. The U.S. federal system divides powers between the national government and the state governments. State legislatures are responsible for creating laws that apply within their respective states, while Congress (the federal legislature) makes laws that apply to the entire country.

In summary:

• Statement 7 is accurate.
• Statement 8 is incorrect; Congress governs the District of Columbia.
• Statement 9 is incorrect; state legislatures make laws only for their own states.