Chapter 5.1 Section Flashcard

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How many senators does the Constitution allow each state? Options: one, two, three, varies according to a state's population

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two

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Which term refers to a special type of act that Congress uses to set aside funds for specific purposes?

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appropriation

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The power of impeachment is important to our system of checks and balances because it allows Congress to:

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bring officials in the executive and judicial branches to trial

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Who has the power to approve all treaties? Options: House of Representatives, Senate, the president, Supreme Court

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Senate

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Which of the following is NOT a president that has been impeached? Andrew Johnson, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton

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Benjamin Harrison

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What is so significant about Jeannette Rankin?

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first woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress

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Members of Congress strive for balance in addressing the concerns of their ______________________ while also serving the needs of the nation.

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constituents

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What is the power of the purse?

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Power of Congress to approve spending through a special type of act known as appropriation.

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Which term means the distribution of House seats among the states based on population? (Options: appropriation, apportionment, impeachment, oversight)

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apportionment

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How many members of Congress are there in TOTAL, including the House of Representatives and the Senate?

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535