Congress, Review

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constitutional authorization for Congress to make any law required to carry out its powers

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necessary and proper clause

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_______ serve as a “Liaison” between the party leadership and the “Rank-and-file” members (all other members) and ensure all their party members are showing up to vote.

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whips

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ROLES OF THE ____________________
-presides over floor debate
-represents the majority party
-sets the agenda
Which of the following leaders correctly fills in the blank above?

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Speaker of the House

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Which committee is needed to get the bill protecting Native Americans from the North Dakota Access Pipeline to the President? Options: Standing, Special, Joint, Conference

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Conference

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A committee is working on providing subsidies for farms that have been affected by drought. Which committee would most likely handle this legislation?

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Standing

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A standing committee is a temporary committee of Congress.

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False

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Which committee "irons out" bills?

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Conference

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Which of the following statements best explains the impact the necessary and proper clause has had on congressional power? It has weakened the power of Congress by restricting it to only those powers listed in the Constitution, It has broadened the power of Congress by allowing it to limit the executive branch’s ability to commit the United States to an armed conflict, It has weakened the power of Congress by allowing the Supreme Court to declare any law unconstitutional, It has broadened the power of Congress to enact legislation addressing a wide range of economic, environmental, and social issues

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It has broadened the power of Congress to enact legislation addressing a wide range of economic, environmental, and social issues.

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Which of the following is an enumerated power Congress has in making foreign policy? Committing troops to military endeavors, Negotiating treaties with other countries, Appointing foreign policy officials, Confirming ambassadors to foreign countries

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Confirming ambassadors to foreign countries