Gilroy Unit 4 Congress Quiz

The four individuals below are thinking of running for the office of US Senator from Florida. Which of these candidates is qualified to become a US Senator?

• Joe Black
• Juan Fuentes
• Roberto Mendez
• Marisol Sanchez

Which is NOT an example of an Enumerated Power?

• Regulation of Trade
• Power to declare war
• Regulation of Immigration
• Power to create a national bank

Which is an example of an "enumerated" power of Congress?

• The power to tax exports
• The power to declare war
• The power to issue hunting licenses
• The power to operate public school districts

The diagram shows details about the US government. Which branch of government completes the diagram?

• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch

Why do most bills introduced in Congress never become a law?

• They are defeated in floor votes
• They never get out of committee
• They are vetoed by the President
• They are overruled by the US Supreme Court

In Congress, where does most of the work on bills take place?

• Special Committees
• Standing Committees
• Conference Committees
• Floor of the House or Senate

What happens when the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill?

• The House bill is changed to conform to the Senate bill
• The Senate bill is changed to conform to the House bill
• A conference/joint committee is appointed to resolve the differences
• A standing committee from one house is chosen to resolve the differences

What steps does the Constitution provide if there is persuasive evidence that the President of the United States has committed treason?

• The President can be arrested and forced to resign
• The President can be impeached by the Supreme Court
• The President cannot be removes until convicted in a court of law
• The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate

Which action is an example of the exercise of an implied power?

• Congress votes to raise income taxes
• Congress holds an investigation on women in the military
• Congress declares war on a country for sponsoring terrorism
• Congress decides to close the post offices in rural areas on Saturdays

A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted by the President. Which is not an option for the President?

• Let the bill die in committee
• Sign the bill and it becomes law
• Veto the bill and inform Congress of the reasons for the veto
• Not sign the bill, and after 10 days, if Congress is not in session, the bill dies