CW Reading pages 151-154

What are the constitutional qualifications for a member of the Senate?

• At least 25 years old; citizen for 7 years; reside in state

• At least 20 years old; citizen for 5 years; reside in state

• At least 30 years old; citizen for 9 years; reside in state

• At least 35 years old; citizen for 11 years; reside in state

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 500

• 200

• 435

• 100

What is the main role of Congress?

• To interpret laws

• To pass laws for the nation

• To enforce laws

• To review laws

What is the power of impeachment in Congress?

• The ability to impeach state governors

• The ability to impeach local mayors

• The ability to impeach federal officials

• The ability to impeach foreign leaders

What is the role of the Speaker of the House?

• To lead the Senate

• To chair the proceedings of the House

• To preside over the Senate

• To manage the interests of the minority party

What is the necessary length of U.S. citizenship for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 11 years

• 9 years

• 7 years

• 5 years

What is the power of the Senate in U.S. foreign relations?

• Power to choose the President

• Power to propose constitutional amendments

• Power to ratify treaties

• Power to declare war

What is the role of the President pro tempore of the Senate?

• To manage the interests of the majority party

• To lead the Senate

• To chair the proceedings of the House

• To preside over the Senate when the Vice President is absent

What is the purpose of a conference committee in the lawmaking process?

• To veto a bill

• To confirm appointments

• To eliminate differences in the versions of a bill passed in each house

• To introduce a bill

What is the implied power of Congress based on the Elastic Clause?

• Power to ratify treaties

• Power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out enumerated powers

• Power to establish post offices

• Power to declare war