Congressional Powers and Terms

Congressional Powers and Terms

9th Grade

15 Qs

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Congressional Powers and Terms

Congressional Powers and Terms

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Quiz

Social Studies

9th Grade

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Created by

Margaret McDonald

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15 questions

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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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