14. An expressed power is different from an implied power because

express powers are listed in the Constitution

An authorization bill

changes a discretionary government program (entitlement)

After the committee votes in favor of the bill...

the Senate decides the rules of debate

Concurrent resolutions

A measure approved by the House & Senate, but lacks force of law

Riders are added to a bill for this reason

influence the president's actions

The Founders decided that revenue bills should originate in the House because

representation in the House is based on population.

A statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one chamber ofCongress.

Why is it difficult for a bill to become a law?

there are so many checks and balances

Pork barrel is an example of

opportunities for credit claiming

An example of mandatory spending is financing for

interest payments on the federal debt

A candidate who runs for the U.S. House of Representatives must meet which of the following qualifications?

be a legal resident of the state

Interest groups and political parties differ in that

political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected

Which is a key difference between the Senate and the House?

In the Senate, each state has an equal voice during debate.

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14. An expressed power is different from an implied power because
expressed powers must pass judicial review
implied powers are granted by the executive branch
expressed powers are always legislative powers whereas implied powersarenot
express powers are listed in the Constitution
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An authorization bill
revises spending proposals to achieve required savings.
allocates funding for particular programs
changes a discretionary government program (entitlement)
allows agencies to spend at the level of the previous year
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What does the word appropriation in Congress deal with?
Rules and Laws
Education
War
Approved Money
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If the Vice President is absent then the ______________ is the leader of the Senate.
Speaker
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
Pro Tempore
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After the committee votes in favor of the bill...
there is a vote on the floor of the Senate
the Senate decides the rules of debate
the Senators debate and vote on the bill.
the bill goes to the House of Representatives.
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Concurrent resolutions
A measure approved by the House & Senate, but lacks force of law
Formal procedure to break a filibuster
A measure approved by both houses of congress, carries the force of law
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Riders are added to a bill for this reason
influence the president's actions
speed up the process
slow the process
make the courts answer the question
8
A power given to Congress in the Constitution is the power to
declare war.
prohibit racial discrimination
draft people into the armed services.
support welfare programs
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Congress pay raises forbidden until next election
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… of the US Senate is reelected.
Every six years, two thirds
Every two years, one third
Every four years, one third
Every four years, half
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The Founders decided that revenue bills should originate in the House because
this method would decrease the chances of the president vetoing the bills.
the House is more stable than the Senate.
representation in the House is based on population.
sml states would have more control over spending than if bills origin n Sen
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Congress sends the President a bill and the President vetoes it. Which principle is this?
federalism
separation of powers
individual rights
checks and balances
13
Nearly one-half of House personal staff and nearly one-third of Senate personal staff work in
their state capitals
the White House
Washington, DC
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Simple Resolution:
Courtesy granted to those in the majority with the longest committee
A statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one chamber ofCongress.
Congress whose job are assist the leaders with the party agenda and strat
proposal to appropriate money to specific local federally backed projects.
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Why is it difficult for a bill to become a law?
there are so many debates allowed in both houses
There are too many steps
filibusters are so popular in the Senate
there are so many checks and balances
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Which branch of Congress is reelected every two years?
Supreme Court
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
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Pork barrel is an example of
advertising techniques
opportunities for credit claiming
position taking
descriptive representation
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Can Congress override a veto from the president?
No
Yes
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Congress pay raises can take affect
After the next election
Right after voted on
Within 24 hours
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An example of mandatory spending is financing for
interest payments on the federal debt
welfare programs
national defense
elementary and secondary education programs
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A candidate who runs for the U.S. House of Representatives must meet which of the following qualifications?
be a legal resident of the state
have a college degree
Be 30 years old
Be a US citizen from birth
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When do people get entitlment programs from the government?
If they're a citizen of the US
If they're eligable
If they work
Over 60 years old
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Congress can decrease the U.S. production of a product by
removing any interstate commerce restrictions on the product
placing restrictions on the product’s importation.
removing any regulations that may apply to the product.
heavily taxing the product.
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Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
political parties offer selective benefits
Parties have legislative goals
political parties are involved in electioneering
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Which is a key difference between the Senate and the House?
In the Senate, political parties have no significant influence.
In the Senate, bills on the floor must pass unanimously.
In the Senate, each state has an equal voice during debate.
In the Senate, many more bills are passed than in the House.

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