AP Gov 2.2: Structures, Powers, Functions of Congress

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Which committee resolves differences between House and Senate versions of a bill? Options: Subcommittee, Standing committee, Select committee, Conference committee

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Conference committee

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Which of the following procedures can be used to end a filibuster in the US Senate? Unanimous consent, Cloture, Discharge, Rule

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Cloture

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Which of the following rules governs the debate and voting on bills in the US Senate? Unanimous consent, Cloture, Filibuster, Rule

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Unanimous consent

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Bill sponsorship refers to the act of a legislator introducing a bill to the legislative body. The sponsor is often the chief advocate for the bill and seeks support from other legislators. True or False?

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True

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A bill of attainder is a law that declares a person or group of people guilty of a crime and punishes them by trial

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False

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No Trial

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A closed rule is a procedural maneuver that prohibits any amendments to bills up for a vote on the House floor, unless they are recommended by the committee reporting the bill. True or False?

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True

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Does congressional oversight refer to the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation carried out by Congress?

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True

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These are what kind of powers:
-Enforce Taxes, Borrow Money, Regulate Commerce, Raise an Army, Create and make rules for federal courts, establish post offices, provide a militia, make laws necessary and proper to carry out these powers

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Delegated

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This is a proposed law that authorizes the expenditure of government funds. It's like your parents deciding to increase your allowance for doing extra chores.

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Appropriations Bill

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This is how governments raise revenue to fund their operations and initiatives - similar to how your parents might take a portion of their income to fund household expenses.

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Taxation