The Constitution
Another word for the "Necessary and Proper" clause is?
The "Elastic" clause
What is the total number of members in Congress?
535
Where does most work on bills occur?
Standing committee
Congressional powers written in the U.S. Constitution are called...
Enumerated Powers
Who is the Minority Leader/Democratic Leader of the Senate
Chuck Schumer
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As written in the Constitution, who has the sole power "to lay and collect taxes" in the U.S.?
Congress / Legislative Branch
These powers are gained through the "Necessary and Proper" Clause.
Implied Powers
What is another word for "2 houses"?
bicameral
What is it called when a Senator delays the floor debate purposely?
filibuster
Building a Federal highway is an example of which type of Congressional power?
Implied power
Why did the founders believe it was so important to include checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
The Military Draft was justified using the "Necessary and Proper" clause because it was said to help which enumerated powers?
The power to raise and support an army
The power to declare war
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In 2020, how many members of the Senate will be up for re-election?
33
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Which is the committee that merges two versions of the bill into one complete version?
Conference committee
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Advice and consent refers to which type of Congressional powers?
Non-legislative
What is the Supreme Court's main check on Congressional Powers?
They can overturn a law they deem unconstitutional
Establishing a national bank was justified using the "Necessary and Proper" clause because it was used to help Congress carry out which enumerated powers?
The power to tax, pay debts, provide for the common defense and general welfare.
The power to borrow money
The power to "coin" money
The power to support an army and navy
Who is in charge of the day-to-day functions of the Senate?
Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell
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What is the final step in the lawmaking process that is the same at the local, state, and federal level?
The law is signed (or not) by the executive.
Impeachment
Which problem did the U.S. Constitution solve from the Articles of Confederation the caused Shays' Rebellion?
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“If the end be legitimate…all the means which are appropriate…may Constitutionally be employed to carry it into effect."
The Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall wrote this in his decision about which case concerning implied powers?
McCulloch vs. Maryland
Who is in charge of tie-breaking duties if the Vice President is not available?
President Pro Tempore
Chuck Grassley
What happens to a bill if the President neither signs it nor vetoes it after 10 days and Congress is not in session?
The bill dies.
What is a non-legislative power that only the U.S. Senate can use to check the President?
Approve Treaties
Approve Presidential Appointments