AP Gov. Topic 2.1 Check-Up

Enumerated powers given to Congress in the Constitution include all of the following EXCEPT

• Override Supreme Court opinions

• Declare War

• Collect Taxes

• Regulate Interstate Commerce

What enumerated power has been used more than any other to expand the authority of Congress?

• Override Supreme Court Opinions

• Declare War

• Collect Taxes

• Regulate Interstate Commerce

What is true of all REVENUE bills in Congress?

• Pass without the consent of the president

• Must originate in the Senate finance committee

• Must be introduced by the majority party

• Must be introduced in the House

This type of committee reconciles differences between House and Senate bills before they are sent to the president for signing

• Joint Committee

• Conference Committee

• Select Committee

• Committee of the Whole

Who has the biggest advantage in the legislative process?

• Senate

• Majority Party

• Leadership

• Caucus

Members of Congress have a number of responsibilities. When they propose bills they are fulfilling their duty to

• Congressional Oversight

• Constiuent Services

• Make Laws

• Reapportion Districts

"Power of the Purse" moniker is given to

• President

• Supreme Court Justices

• House Majority Leader

• Congress

Reapportionment is dertermine through

• Constitution

• Executive Order

• U.S. Census

• Lawmaking Process

A bill can be introduce by which method?

• Conference Committee

• Senate

• House

• Both Chambers

In broader terms, the U.S. Congress has all of the following responsibilities EXCEPT

• Make laws

• Constituent service

• Power of the sword

• Conduct oversight investigations