Congress Unit 5 Review

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All of the following powers are given to Congress EXCEPT: Declare War, Coin, print, and regulate money, Grant copyrights and patents

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Choose the governors of each state

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Use the diagram to answer the question. Which government action belongs in the position indicated by the "?" on the checks and balances diagram? Options: Congress begins hearings on immigration reform, The Supreme Court upholds new FDA regulations on vaccines, Senate members make changes to a tax bill approved by the House of Representatives, The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress

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The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress

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While the branches of government all have different roles, one power of the legislative branch is to

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Write bills that turn into laws

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Use the chart to answer the question. The chart shows the makeup of the 116th Congress by gender. What can you infer based on the chart and the data provided?

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The number of women elected to Congress has grown.

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What is a constituent?

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A person represented by a legislator

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Use the diagram to answer the question. What process is represented in the picture?

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How a bill becomes a law

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What is the main duty of the legislative branch of government?

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Writing and amending the laws of the United States

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Which pairing is correct? Senate <> Based on population, House <> Based on population, House of Representatives <> 100 members, Senate <> 50 members

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House <> Based on population

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Pork Barrel Projects can be beneficial for a district or area.

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True

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How does the U.S. Constitution allow Congress to pass a bill into law that has been vetoed by the President? Options: Congress can ask U.S. citizens to vote on a referendum to override the veto., Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses., Only the Senate can override the veto with a majority vote., Only the House of Representatives can override the veto with a majority vote.

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Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses.