Question 9 (1 point)

What does the House impose severe limits on floor debates?

a
It allows the Speaker to better control the contents of a bill
b
The House is so big that long debate is extremely time-consuming.
c
Bills mainly are debated in subcommittees, not on the floor.
d
Most debates take place in the Senate rather than the House.
Question 10 (1 point)
A special power delegated only to the House of Representatives is:

a
bringing charges of impeachment
b
ratifying treaties with foreign nations
c
proposing a constitutional amendment
d
approving presidential appointments
Question 11 (1 point)
If a majority of committee member ssupport a bill, what is likely to happen to it?

a
The committee will report the bill unfavorably to the floor
b
The committee will rewrite the bill.
c
The committee will pigeonhole the bill
d
The committee will report the bill favorable to the floor
Question 12 (1 point)
How are seats in the House of Representatives apportioned?

a
by the size of the state's population
b
by political party
c
by the Senate's decision
d
by the size of the state's territory
Question 13 (1 point)
How does the cahnge in the election process for U.S. senators exemplify the flexibility and enduring nature of the Constitution?

a
The change reflects the judicial branch's shifting interpretation of the intentions of the Framers.
b
The change reflects the fact that state legislators were far more informed than average citizens were in 1787 and shows how this ceased to be true with the rise of the media in the twentieth century.
c
The change reflects how the amendment process allows for alterations to the Constitution when the times and the people's interests demand change.
d
The change occurred in response to pressure from many senators, who believed the political power would increase if they were elected directly by the people.
Question 14 (1 point)
Which of the following best describes the interpretation of the constitution by a strict constructionist?

a
favors a very limited role for the national government
b
favors a strong president and the necessary and proper clause
c
favors a powerful national government that exercises
d
favors a government with powers not specifically granted by the Constitution
Question 15 (1 point)
Why would House representatives be constantly campaigning?

a
Campaigning is more important than legislating
b
They serve six-year terms.
c
Campaigning is a duty outlined in the Constitution.
d
They serve two-year terms
Question 16 (1 point)
Which of the following reflects a difference between debate on the House and Senate floors?

a
The minority party in the Senate manages debate on the floor.
b
Senators may only consider bills proposed by the House
c
Representatives in the House may filibuster a bill.
d
Debate in the Senate has very few restraints.
Question 17 (1 point)
Which of the following represents one of Congress' electoral powers?

a
The House elects a vice president when a vacancy exists in the vice presidency.
b
The Senate elects a president if the House cannot reach a consensus on a candidate.
c
The House elects a vice president if a third-party candidate receives a majority of electoral votes.
d
The House elects a president if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes
Question 18 (1 point)
Why is the House Committee on Rules considered to be so powerful?

a
This committee makes all the rules governing the House's legislative process.
b
This is the only committee that can create bills
c
All Senate and the House committees report to this committee
d
All new bills must pass through this committee
Question 19 (1 point)
All of the following represent examples of the use of checks and balnaces except

a
Congress invoking the provisions of the War Powers Act
b
Congress passing the Crime Bill after a conference committee made changes.
c
the 35 successful vetoes made by President George Bush
d
The Supreme Court ruling the Flag Desecration Act unconstitutional
Question 20 (1 point)
Why did the framers of the Constitution grant the House of Representatives the most "power of the purse"?

a
The House most directly reflected the will of the citizens.
b
The House was seen at being at odds with the Senate
c
The House most often favored liberal financial policies
d
The House had the most influence of the President
Question 21 (1 point)
Why are standing committees known as subject matter committees?

a
They create new subjects and thereby new committees.
b
They deal with particular policy matters
c
They handle the three major subjects in American government
d
They are only used for current topics and legislation.

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Question 22 (1 point)

What is the difference between a regular session of Congress and a special session of Congress?

a
A regular session is scheduled for a specific period of time each year, while a special session is called by the president at any time.
b
A regular session has all the members, while a special session only has a few members.
c
A regular session is for making laws, while a special session is for debate only.
d
A regular session is just for the members of Congress, while a special session is for guest speakers.
Question 23 (1 point)
How does the commerce power differ from the currency power?

a
The commerce power relates to the ability to borrow money against the credit of the United States, while the currency power relates to creating laws about bankruptcy.
b
The commerce power relates to the ability to borrow money against the credit of the United States, while the currency power relates to providing a stable monetary system.
c
The commerce power relates to trade, both interstate and international, while the currency power relates to providing a stable monetary system.
d
The commerce power relates to trade, both interstate and international, while the currency power relates to creating laws about bankruptcy.
Question 24 (1 point)
What is the main difference between the formal and informal qualifications for the House of Representatives?

a
Formal qualifications are outlined in the Constitution
b
Informal qualifications are not political nature.
c
Informal qualifications deal with age and citizenship
d
Formal qualifications do not have to be followed
Question 25 (1 point)
Why did the Framers create a legislative body influenced by popular events as well as a more stable, slower body?

a
to keep power in the hands of the larger states
b
to have more people involved in the legislative process
c
to keep Congress interesting.
d
to have a system of checks on power
Question 26 (1 point)
The principle of "Separation of Powers" is improved with a bicameral legislature rather than a unicameral legislature because a bicameral legislature:

a
requires that two bodies of government pass laws
b
needs fewer representatives to pass the same number of laws.
c
creates a legislature that has less power than the judicial branch.
d
takes more of the power from the executive branch.
Question 27 (1 point)
The Constitution's writers carefully drafted a document that would create

a
strong states and a weak central government
b
a dominant national government with no active participation from the states.
c
the ability to adapt to changing times
d
weakened power in the state and national government
Question 28 (1 point)
How is Congress involved when the president negotiates a treaty with another country?

a
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee must approve the treaty.
b
The Senate needs to approve the treaty by a two-third vote.
c
Congress is not directly involved but is informed of the process
d
The House must approve funding for the treaty.
Question 29 (1 point)
Drawing congressional district boundaries to the advantage of the party in power in the legislature is called which of the following ?

a
gerrymandering
b
redaction
c
redistrcting
d
reapportionment
Question 30 (1 point)
Which of the following gives Congress the power to fund parts of the executive branch such as the Department of Education?

a
eminent domain
b
Necessary and Proper Clause
c
judicial powers
d
strict constructionists of the Constitution
Question 31 (1 point)
According to the United States Constitution, which of these positions can be impeached by the House of Representatives?

a
the Secretary of State of Georgia
b
the Governor of any state
c
a state Supreme Court justice
d
the Secretary of Energy
Question 32 (1 point)
Which statement best explains the oversight function of congressional committees?

a
It protects the president from overreach by the Senate and the House
b
It is one of the checks the legislative branch holds over the executive branch.
c
It ensures that the judicial branch interprets laws as the members of Congress intended.
d
It prevents members of the majority party from steam rolling members of the minority party.
Question 33 (1 point)
How did the Seventeenth Amendment to the Constitution affect the process of senatorial elections?

a
It allowed senators to be chosen by state legislatures.
b
It allowed senators to be elected by the voters in the state
c
It allowed senators to be appointed by the president.
d
It allowed senators to be nominated by the House of Representatives.
Question 34 (1 point)
In what way does apportionment reflect the voice of the American people?

a
It allows for equal representation.
b
It allows for full participation.
c
It allows for proportional representation.
d
It allows for partial participation.
Question 35 (1 point)
Which Amendment to the US Constitution changed the way that U.S. Senators were elected?

a
10th Amendment
b
17th Amendment
c
15th Amendment
d
13th Amendment
Question 36 (1 point)
Why are congressional seats reapportioned every decade?

a
to accommodate an increasing number of senators
b
to accommodate an increasing number of House members
c
to accommodate changes in the national population
d
to accommodate changes in state populations after the census is taken
Question 37 (1 point)
The power of Congress to print money is one of the legislative

a
inherent powers.
b
implied powers.
c
nonlegislative powers.
d
expressed powers.
Question 38 (1 point)
There are term limits for US Congressional Members

True
False
Question 39 (1 point)
Use the excerpt to answer the question-

Congress has a split personality. On the one hand, it is a lawmaking institution and makes policy for the entire nation. In this capacity, all the members are expected to set aside their personal ambitions and perhaps even the concerns of their constituencies. Yet Congress is also a representative assembly, made up of 535 elected officials who serve as links between their constituents and the National Government. The dual roles of making laws and responding to constituent's demands forces members to balance national concerns against the specific interests of their States or districts.
-James M. Burns, et al., Government by the People

What is the best summary of this quotation?

a
Members of Congress must balance the interests of their constituencies along with national concerns.
b
The primary purpose of Congress is to serve the interests of the American people.
c
It is impossible for representatives and senators to balance their roles at work along with their home lives.
d
Representatives and senators should spend most of their time drafting and passing new laws.
Question 40 (1 point)


Read this excerpt from the text about the power of Congress to carry out investigations.

Both houses may choose to conduct investigations for any one or a number of reasons. Most often, those inquiries are held to (1) gather information necessary to the framing of legislation, (2) oversee the operations of various agencies in the executive branch, (3) focus public attention on some particular matter, (4) expose the questionable activities of some public official or private person or group, and/or (5) promote the particular interests of some members of Congress.

A recent investigation into the unfair process of reviewing tax exemptions within the IRS by groups called Patriots would fall under :

a
the first reason
b
the second reason
c
the third reason
d
the fourth reason

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