Congress: An Overview

What are the three types of powers of Congress?

• A) Expressed, Implied, Inherent

• B) Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• C) Federal, State, Local

• D) Constitutional, Statutory, Regulatory

What is the primary source of expressed powers?

• The Constitution

• State Laws

• Judicial Decisions

• Executive Orders

Expressed powers are found in the Constitution, specifically in _______.

• A) Art. 1, Sec 8

• B) Art. 2, Sec 3

• C) Art. 3, Sec 1

• D) Art. 4, Sec 2

What is one of the powers of the Senate?

• Tries impeachment cases brought by the House

• Declares war

• Appoints Supreme Court justices

• Manages the federal budget.

The Senate votes on all bills and legislation sent up from the ______.

• A) President

• B) Supreme Court

• C) House

• D) State Governors

The President Pro Tempore is usually granted to the senior member of which party?

• Minority party

• Majority party

• Independent party

• Green party

The President Pro Tempore presides over the Senate when the ______ is unavailable.

• A) President

• B) Vice President

• C) Speaker

• D) Chief Justice

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 200

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 30

Who is elected by the majority party in the House?

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• Chief Justice