The elastic clause allows Congress to

stretch its powers to meet new needs

What are the 2 requirements to get elected to the Senate?

30 years old & citizen for 9 years

Who is the leader of the Senate?

Vice President of the United States

Once a bill is introduced, where is it sent first? Options: to a conference committee, to a standing (a regular, permanent) committee, to the President for approval, the House Rules Committee

to a standing (a regular, permanent) committee

Which area of government is responsible for trade inside Native American tribes?

Department of Commerce, Commerce

Which of the following statements is true regarding the legislative process in the United States? Section 7: Legislative Process All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills. Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Reconsideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall become a Law. But in all such Cases the Votes of both Houses shall be determined by Yeas and Nays, and the Names of the Persons voting for and against the Bill shall be entered on the Journal of each House respectively. If any Bill shall not be returned by the President within ten Days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the Same shall be a Law, in like Manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their Adjournment prevent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law. Every Order, Resolution, or Vote to which the Concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of Adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States; and before the Same shall take Effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the Rules and Limitations prescribed in the Case of a Bill.

If the President does not sign a bill, it can still become a law if two thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate vote to approve it.

Which of the following statements is true about the powers of each house of Congress in the United States? Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide. Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings, punish its Members for disorderly Behaviour, and, with the Concurrence of two thirds, expel a Member. Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal. Neither House, during the Session of Congress, shall, without the Consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other Place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting. Options: Each house has the power to determine the results of the presidential election, A majority of each house must agree in order to expel a member, Each house is required to publish a journal of its proceedings, but may keep certain parts secret at its discretion, One house may adjourn for any length of time without the consent of the other house.

Each house is required to publish a journal of its proceedings, but may keep certain parts secret at its discretion.

Based on the following excerpt, which statement is true regarding compensation and privileges of Senators and Representatives in the United States? The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place. No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been encreased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office.

They are prohibited from holding civil office during their elected term if the office was created or received an increase in emoluments during that time.

What is the purpose of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 based on the provided excerpt?

To establish an overall plan each year for acting on budget legislation

What role does the Senate play in the impeachment process?

It acts as the jury and tries the impeachment case.

What role does Congress play in the federal budget process?

Congress approves the federal budget

In the legislative process, what is the next step after a bill has been introduced and assigned to a committee?

The bill undergoes committee hearings and markup

Legislative Branch Test Review Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This house of Congress has 435 members with the number of members based on each state's population.

Back

House of Representatives

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are 3 powers only the Senate can exercise?

Back

Impeachment trial, approve treaties, approve appointments

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

Back

Speaker of the House

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

After both houses of Congress pass a bill, it ___________

Back

is sent to the President for his/her approval and signature

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long can a senator serve? A representative?

Back

6 years; 2 years

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Congress do?

Back

Make laws

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which chamber of Congress has the special duty of having all bills related to raising money, like taxes, in their house? Options: Senate, House of Representatives

Back

House of Representatives

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