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100
Powers of Congress that are not written in the Constitution are called: A) concurrent powers B) enumerated Powers C) implied powers D) delegated powers
C- Implied Powers
100
What do we call the people who live in a state or district represented by members of Congress? A. Census B. Quorum C. Constituents D. Caucus
C. Constituents
100
Under the U.S. Constitution, who has the power coin money and regulate commerce? A. The Congress B. The Supreme Court C. The Senate D. The President
A. Congress
100
Why are the seats in the House of Representatives reapportioned (redistributed) every 10 years? A. To give interest groups more influence B. To create new committees in Congress C. To build alliances with other countries D. To account for changing populations within the states
D. (census, then redistribute the 435 members)
100
What is the purpose of a filibuster?
To talk a bill to death To stall the legislative process or stop a vote.
200
What is one way that the House of Representatives is different from the Senate? A. Only members of the House are elected by the people B. The House may propose new bills C. Members of the House serve shorter terms D. There are fewer members in the House of Representatives
C. House- 2 year term. Senate- 6 year term
200
What are permanent committees called?
standing committees
200
What is the leader of the Senate called who resides when the VP is not there?
President Pro Tempore
200
How often does Congress override a presidential veto?
RARELY 2/3rds vote is needed
200
What are conference committees?
Members from BOTH houses who work on issues and compromise on a bill
300
Where does Congress get its law-making powers from?
The Constitution.... not the president or the senate or the states. Everything that Congres can and can not do is in the Constitution. (Article I)
300
In impeachment proceedings, the House may __________, but the Senate must _________. A. Accuse / impeach B. Convict / impeach C. Impeach / accuse D. Impeach / Convict
D. memory hint: HI-SC House impeaches, Senate convicts
300
Which type of law makes an act a crime after it has been committed? A. Summary judgment B. Double Jeopardy C. Writs of Habeas Corpus D. Ex Post Facto
D. (after the fact)
300
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
300
Who must approve presidential appointments? A. The House of Representatives B. The Senate C. Congress D. The Supreme Court
B. The Senate- Upper House, more prestige, more important jobs, tougher qualifications, longer terms, larger constituency, etc.
400
What memory hint do we use to remember the 5 steps taken for a bill to become a law?
I called for cheese pizza
400
After a bill is introduced to Congress BY a member of Congress, where does it go next?
to a standing committee (permanent)
400
What is the term of a senator?
6 years Much longer than the House of Reps because the Senate is more prestigious (upper house)
400
Congress has legislative and non-legislative powers. What does non-legislative mean?
powers that do not pertain to law-making...for example, checking other branches, impeaching, etc.
400
Who has the power to declare war? A. The President B. The Judicial Branch C. The Legislative Branch D. The House of Representatives
C. Only Congress can declare war!
500
Which two branches are involved in the law-making process as a system of checks and balances?
Leg. Branch Exec. Branch
500
True or false Congress can favor California over Ohio because California has more districts?
FALSE- Congress can NOT favor one state over another regardless of population, representation, size, etc.
500
What does bicameral mean?
2 houses / 2 parts / 2 chambers
500
After a bill is passed in the House of Representatives, where does it go next? A. To the President for his signature B. To the Senate for approval C. To the Supreme Court for a hearing D. To the people for a vote on the bill
B. Bills must be passed in identical form in BOTH HOUSES!
500
What implies that Congress can stretch its powers beyond those listed under Article I of the US Constitution? A. Expressed Powers B. Delegated Powers C. Elastic Clause D. Writs of Habeas Corpus
C.
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