Gilroy Unit 4 Congress Flashcard

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The four individuals below are thinking of running for the office of US Senator from Florida. Which of these candidates is qualified to become a US Senator? Joe Black, Juan Fuentes, Roberto Mendez, Marisol Sanchez

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Marisol Sanchez

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Which is an example of an "enumerated" power of Congress? Options: The power to tax exports, The power to declare war, The power to issue hunting licenses, The power to operate public school districts

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The power to declare war

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The diagram shows details about the US government. Which branch of government completes the diagram?

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Legislative Branch

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Why do most bills introduced in Congress never become a law?

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They never get out of committee.

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In Congress, where does most of the work on bills take place? Options: Special Committees, Standing Committees, Conference Committees, Floor of the House or Senate

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Standing Committees

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What happens when the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill?

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A conference/joint committee is appointed to resolve the differences.

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What steps does the Constitution provide if there is persuasive evidence that the President of the United States has committed treason? Options: The President can be arrested and forced to resign, The President can be impeached by the Supreme Court, The President cannot be removed until convicted in a court of law, The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate

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The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate

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A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted by the President. Which is not an option for the President?

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Let the bill die in committee

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The diagram below shows some of the steps involved in passing a federal law. What is the next step in the lawmaking process?

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The bill is debated on the floor of the House

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Which is an example of a check on congressional power? Options: The power of Congress to declare war, The power of the President to veto a bill, The power of the states to collect their own taxes, The power of the Supreme Court to try cases between states

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The power of the President to veto a bill