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1
The following excerpt illustrates which type of power of Congress?
Expressed powers
Concurrent powers
Implied powers
Reserved powers
2
If the President vetoes a bill, what is the last step Congress can take to approve it?
A 3/5ths vote by both houses
A 3/4ths vote by both houses
Congress petitions the Supreme Court to challenge the veto
A 2/3rds vote by both houses
3
VOCAB:
Refers to both the House of Representatives and the Senate of the US
Congress
Unicameral
Judicial branch
Executive branch
4
If a bill is vetoed by the President, how much of a vote is needed in Congress to pass it?
1/2
3/5
2/3
3/4
5
Powers given to a branch of government, even though they aren't directly stated
Reserved powers
Expressed powers
Concurrent powers
Implied powers
6
Every two years, how many seats in the House are up for re-election?
435
175
315
200
7
How is representation in the House determined?
The President decides how many each state receives
Each state receives a number based on its population
Each state receives 1
Each state receives 2
8
VOCAB:
To manipulate the boundaries of a district to favor one political party or group
Veto
Constituents
Congress
Gerrymander
9
Which of the following is a
historical reason
for creating a bicameral legislature?
The British Parliament had two houses
Two houses would serve as a system of checks and balances
John Adams beat Ben Franklin in an arm wrestling contest
Two houses would appease the needs of big and small states
10
Which of the following is only a power of the House?
Ratify treaties
Approve appointments of federal officials
Hold the trials of impeached federal officials
Select the President in the absence of enough electoral vote
11
How many members are there in the US Senate?
175
315
50
100
12
Which of the following is the current US Representative of PA's 11th District?
Pat Toomey
Lloyd Smucker
Tom Wolf
Robert Casey, Jr.
13
Which of the following best explains how terms for US Senators are staggered?
1/2 are elected every two years
1/3rd are elected every two years
1/2 are elected every three years
All Senators are elected at the same time every six years
14
Once a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress, where does it go to settle differences?
It goes to a joint committee
It goes to a conference committee
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
It is sent to the President
15
Which of the following is not a requirement to be a US Senator?
30 years old
Natural born citizen of the state you represent
Citizen of US for 9 years
16
The following excerpt illustrates which type of power of Congress?
Expressed powers
Implied powers
Reserved powers
Concurrent powers
17
What step is missing in the legislative process here?
Senate committee meets to discuss the bill.
House committee meets to discuss the bill.
Bill is introduced in the House of Representatives.
Bill is introduced in the Senate.
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Permanent committees that considers and researches bills and issues
Conference Committee
Standing Committee
Special Committee
Joint Committee
19
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Kevin McCarthy
Paul Ryan
Joe Biden
Orrin Hatch
20
What step is missing in the legislative process here?
Conference Committee meets and approves the bill.
The Bill is vetoed
The Bill is introduced
The president signs the bill into law.
21
The following quote represents a criticism of which of the following?
Checks and balances
Congressional committees
Gerrmandering
Bicameral legislation
22
VOCAB:
Delaying a vote on a bill in the Senate by making a lengthy speech
Impeach
Veto
Quorum
Filibuster
23
How old must an individual be if he/she wants to be a US Representative?
21
30
25
35
24
VOCAB:
All of the people in Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District are Lloyd Smucker's...
Clotures
Gerrymanders
Constituents
Quorums
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Power given to a branch of government that are specifically stated in a constitution
Reserved powers
Concurrent powers
Implied powers
Expressed powers
26
Once a bill is introduced in either house of Congress, what is the next step?
It is debated by the entire house
It is assigned to a committee
It is sent to the President
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
27
Permanent committees that are comprised of members of the House and Senate.
Conference Committee
Special Committee
Joint Committee
Standing Committee
28
What is the title of the individual who runs the day to day meetings of the Senate?
Speaker of the Senate
Vice President
President Pro Tempore
Chief of the Senate
29
The following excerpt illustrates which power of Congress?
Powers Congress doesn't have
Delegated powers
Implied powers
Concurrent powers
30
Which of the following is the name of one of Pennsylvania's Senators?
John McCain
Robert Casey, Jr.
Marco Rubio
John Fetterman
31
VOCAB:
To charge a government official with misconduct
Impeach
Censure
Constituents
Veto
32
Once a bill is debated by the entire house, what is the next step?
It is sent to the President
It is voted upon by the entire house
It goes to a conference committee
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
33
How often does the Constitution require Congress to reapportion seats in the House?
Every 6 years
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 10 years
34
What step in the
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
is missing?
The President pocket vetoes the bill and sends it back to Congress.
The President signs the bill into law.
The veto can be over ridden by Congress with a 2/3rds vote.
The President vetoes the bill and sends the bill back to Congress.
35
Which of the following is a
theoretical reason
for creating a bicameral legislature?
Two houses would serve as a system of checks and balances
Two houses would appease the needs of big and small states
The British Parliament had two houses
John Adams beat Ben Franklin in an arm wrestling contest
36
Which of the following is not a requirement to be a US Representative?
25 years old
Citizen of US for 9 years
Resident of the state you represent
37
When can Congress make laws that are "necessary and proper?"
They don't have this ability
When it relates to a specific power in the Constituion
Any time they want to
Whenever the President and Supreme Court allow it
38
Which of the following is only a power of the Senate?
Approve appointments of federal officials
Propose all bills that deal with raising revenue for the US
Select the President in the absence of an electoral vote
Charge a federal official of a wrongdoing
39
Once a conference committee agrees to compromise, what happens to the bill next?
It is sent to a committee in each house of Congress
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
It is sent to the President
It is re-debated and voted upon by each house of Congress
40
VOCAB:
A proposed law that is considered by members of Congress
Quorum
Veto
Gerrymander
Bill
41
VOCAB:
To divide and distribute the seats in a legislative branch on the basis of a state's population
Impeach
Gerrymander
Reapportionment
Apportionment
42
Once a bill is assigned to a committee and voted upon by that committee, what happens next?
It is debated by the entire house
It is voted upon by the entire house
It is sent to the President
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
43
VOCAB:
A minimum number of members needed in order to conduct business.
Filibuster
Impeach
Bicameral
Quorum
44
After each house passes the bill proposed by the conference committee, where does it go next?
It is sent to a committee in each house of Congress
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
It is sent to the President to approve or veto it
To a joint committee of Congress
45
How old must an individual be if he/she wants to be a US Senator?
25
35
21
30
46
What does the following suggest about Congressmen being able to communicate with constituents
Technology makes it easier for communication
They're better able to communicate due to decreasing numbers
The further away from Washington, the harder to communcate
They find it harder due to increasing numbers
47
The legislative branch has which of the following responsibilities in the US government?
Make laws
Enforce laws
Interpret laws
Uphold the Constitution
