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Congress - Unit 4 GC
Congress - Unit 4 GC
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Why was the Necessary & Proper Clause included in the Constitution?
Empower Congress to Pass laws needed to Run the Gov.
Define Inherent Powers
Limit Congressional Powers
2
The major job of floor leaders is to?
Prevent Filabusters
Oversee House Sessions
Veto Bills
Gather Party members votes for upcoming bills
3
The Commerce power of Congress allows it to?
Set up Federal Courts
Regulate trade & business
Borrow Money
Regulate Naturalization
4
All Treaties must be approved by a two thirds vote of?
Supreme Court
Senate
Both HOR & Senate
HOR
5
Which qualification for a House of Representative member is NOT in the Constitution?
Citizen for 7 Years
At Least 25 Years Old
Must Live in the State
Well Connected
6
Which branch has the power to propose constitutional amendments?
Legislative
Executive
None of the Above
Judical
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How many senators are need for a Quorum to do business in the senate?
70
51
60
50
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The regular period of time during which Congress meets is called?
Term
Special Session
Congressional Meeting
Session
9
Choose the Non Legislative Power soley assigned to the Senate
Investigate Public Official
Constitutional Amendments
Reject or Approve Presidential Appointments
Elect Pres if Electoral College Fails to do so
10
The purpose of a filibuster is to?
Speed up action on a bill
Stop/Prevent action on a bill
Invoke the rule of Cloture
Prevent quorum call
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What is the job of a Whip?
Assist Party Floor Leaders
Pass Laws
Be the presiding officer in the Senate
Welcome visitors to the Senate
12
Which of the following is true of the House of Representatives?
Every state has at least 1 rep
Number of terms served is fixed by the Constitution
It has a 100 members
Total # of seats is fixed in the Constitution
13
A House district drawn to give an advantage to one political party is called?
Census
None of the above
Single Member District
Gerrymandering
14
Choose the qualifications to become a senator.
All of the Above
Resident of the State
30 Years Old
Citizen for 9 Years
15
Under the Constitution, Congress has the sole power to?
Act as Commander & Chief
None of the Above
Meet with Foreign Leaders
Declare War
16
The number of House members representing each state is recalculated every _______ years?
6 Years
2 Years
20 Years
10 Years
17
How and when bills reach the floor of the House is decided by which committee?
Judiciary
Rules
Appropriations
Ways & Means
18
Committee chairpersons usually are chosen by?
By the Presiding Officers
On basis of Ability
On basis of Seniority
By the Whips
19
Most measures introduced in the House die at which step?
Floor Vote
Hopper
Committee
Cloture
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In the absence of the VP, the presiding officer of the Senate is the?
Speaker of the HOR
Majority Floor Leader
President Pro Tempore
Dean of the Senate
