Congressional Powers and Terms
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Social Studies
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9th Grade
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Margaret McDonald
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the length of a term for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Answer explanation
A U.S. Senator serves a term of 6 years. This is established by the Constitution, ensuring stability and continuity in the Senate, unlike the shorter terms of House members, who serve 2 years.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Answer explanation
Members of the House of Representatives serve a term of 2 years. This short term allows for more frequent elections and accountability to constituents, making 2 years the correct answer.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which chamber of Congress has the power to initiate revenue bills?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Both chambers equally
Neither chamber
Answer explanation
The House of Representatives has the exclusive power to initiate revenue bills, as stated in Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution. This ensures that taxation and spending originate from the chamber closest to the people.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Founders establish different term lengths for the Senate and House?
To make the Senate more responsive to public opinion
To make the House more stable than the Senate
To make the Senate more stable and deliberative
To give Senators less power than Representatives
Answer explanation
The Founders established different term lengths to ensure the Senate would be more stable and deliberative, allowing Senators to focus on long-term issues rather than immediate public opinion, unlike the more frequently elected House.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which chamber of Congress has the power to ratify treaties?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
Both chambers equally
Neither chamber
Answer explanation
The Senate has the exclusive power to ratify treaties, requiring a two-thirds majority vote. The House of Representatives does not have this authority, making the Senate the correct answer.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The 16th Amendment primarily affects which congressional power?
Treaty-making
Income tax collection
Military funding
Interstate commerce
Answer explanation
The 16th Amendment allows Congress to levy an income tax without apportioning it among the states. This directly impacts the power of income tax collection, making it the correct choice.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which chamber holds the "power of the purse"?
The Senate exclusively
The House of Representatives
Both chambers equally
The Executive branch
Answer explanation
The "power of the purse" refers to the exclusive authority of the House of Representatives to initiate revenue bills and control federal spending, making it the chamber responsible for financial legislation.
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