The elastic clause allows Congress to

stretch its powers to meet new needs

What are the 2 requirements to get elected to the Senate?

30 years old & citizen for 9 years

Once a bill is introduced, where is it sent first?

to a standing (a regular, permanent) committee

Which area of government is responsible for trade inside Native American tribes?

Department of Commerce, Commerce

Which statement is true regarding the legislative process in the U.S. based on the provided excerpt?

If the President does not sign a bill, it can still become a law if two thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate vote to approve it.

What is true about the powers of each house of Congress in the United States? Options: Each house has the power to determine the results of the presidential election, A majority of each house must agree in order to expel a member, Each house is required to publish a journal of its proceedings, but may keep certain parts secret at its discretion, One house may adjourn for any length of time without the consent of the other house.

Each house is required to publish a journal of its proceedings, but may keep certain parts secret at its discretion.

Based on the following excerpt, which statement is true regarding compensation and privileges of Senators and Representatives in the United States? The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place. No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been encreased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office.

They are prohibited from holding civil office during their elected term if the office was created or received an increase in emoluments during that time.

What is the purpose of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 based on the provided excerpt?

To establish an overall plan each year for acting on budget legislation

What role does the Senate play in the impeachment process?

It acts as the jury and tries the impeachment case.

What role does Congress play in the federal budget process?

Congress approves the federal budget

In the legislative process, what is the next step after a bill has been introduced and assigned to a committee?

The bill undergoes committee hearings and markup

Legislative Branch Review Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This house of Congress has 435 members with the number of members based on each state's population.

Back

House of Representatives

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are 3 powers only the Senate can exercise?

Back

Impeachment trial, approve treaties, approve appointments

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

After both houses of Congress pass a bill, it ___________

Back

is sent to the President for his/her approval and signature

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long can a senator serve? A representative?

Back

6 years; 2 years

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Congress do?

Back

Make laws

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which chamber of Congress has the special duty of having all bills related to raising money, like taxes, in their house? Options: Senate, House of Representatives

Back

House of Representatives

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Congress's power to coin money is

Back

an expressed power

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