US Government Unit 2: Congress

Front

What principle emphasizes the idea that elected officials should represent the interests of the people and make decisions for the common good?

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Republicanism

Front

What term refers to a legislative body with two separate chambers or houses?

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Bicameralism

Front

Which chamber of Congress has a fixed number of members per state regardless of population?

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Senate

Front

What is the term for the leader of the House of Representatives?

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Speaker of the House

Front

Which type of powers are specifically listed in the Constitution for Congress? Implied Powers, Reserved Powers, Enumerated Powers, Concurrent Powers

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Enumerated Powers

Front

How is the number of representatives for each state in the House of Representatives determined?

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By state population

Front

What term is used to describe the nature of the U.S. Congress as a body that is always in session?

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Continuous

Front

Which phrase refers to the specific powers granted to Congress by the Constitution? Options: Implied powers, Concurrent powers, Reserved powers

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Enumerated powers

Front

What term describes powers not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution but inferred to be necessary for Congress to carry out its enumerated powers?

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Implied Powers

Front

In Congress, what are the primary organizational units where most of the work is done? Options: Subcommittees, Divisions, Departments, Committees

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Committees