2A Legislative Branch Review

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What are two ways Congressional oversight committees can check and balance the executive branch? Options: They control the budget of the executive branch, They can establish memorials on their own, They can hold hearings or investigations of an executive agency., They can impeach a president., They can put political pressure on the executive branch by making their findings public.

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They can put political pressure on the executive branch by making their findings public.

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Once a proposed amendment passes through both chambers of Congress with a 2/3 "yes" vote, what is the next step?

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3/4 of the states must vote to ratify the amendment.

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which one of these is a purpose of a congressional committee?

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They help with the workload of Congress.

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Angela is an elected official in the federal government. She is one of ten people representing her state and is about to finish her third two-year term. Angela is:

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a United States representative

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In order for a bill to become law after a presidential veto, what is needed?

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support from two-thirds of both houses of Congress

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All of the following are ways the legislative branch can check the powers of the Executive Branch EXCEPT: Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional. Congress may remove the president through its impeachment and conviction powers. Congress may override a presidential veto. The Senate may refuse to approve presidential appointments.

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Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional.

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Which of the following identifies the formal procedure for ending a filibuster? veto, pocket veto , oversight, cloture

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cloture

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The Constitution states that all revenue bills must originate in

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the United States Senate

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Who is the official head of the Senate?

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Vice President of the United States

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Which of the following is true about the impeachment process? The House can impeach a president and the Senate can remove a president on conviction of bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors.

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The House can impeach a president and the Senate can remove a president on conviction of bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors.