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Congressional Powers
House of Representatives
Senate
how bill becomes a law
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Under the Constitution,Congress does NOT have the power to?
it can not suspend a write habeas corpus
100
The House of Representatives is part which branch of government?
legislative
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The minimum age for a senator is __________ years old.
at least 30 ears old
100
an idea for a law is called a?
bill
100
congress makes laws for united states (.true (.false
true
200
In Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, these powers of Congress are described.
expressed powers
200
The representatives are? A) Elected B) Appointed
A)Elected
200
Who presides over the Senate?
the presiding officer
200
what happens when the president vetos the bill
It is sent back to the House of Representatives and Senate for another vote
200
senators can only be re-elected only two times true or false
false
300
Powers explicitly stated in the constitution are called
expressed powers
300
A representative can serve for up to?
As many terms as he or she is elected.
300
what's the percentage of women that have served in the senate
17%
300
After more than half of the House and more than half of the Senate approves a bill where does it go?
it is sent to the president to sign
400
The main responsibility of Congress is to?
make laws for the people of the United States.
400
the term of a representative is how many years .
2 years
400
can a senator become a president?
yes
400
If two thirds of the House of Representatives and the Senate approve a bill that was vetoed by the president they can?
They can override the president's veto and the bill becomes a law.
400
what is the job of congress?
to make laws
500
Clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the right to pass any laws that are "necessary and proper". What's another name for this clause?
the elastic clause
500
(TRICK QUESTION) The number of representatives for each state is?
Depending by how many people are in the state, its population.
500
whos the president of the senator?
the vice president
500
The Governor can either sign a bill or veto it (True) or (false)
false
500
senators interpret laws of united states true or false explain why
false they help make them, not interpet