Review of Legislative & Executive

Front

Why did the framers place limits on the powers of Congress?

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To prevent the legislative branch from becoming too powerful

Front

Which does not fall under the power of the Legislative Branch? Options: Create laws, Spend money, Declare war, Enforce laws

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Enforce laws

Front

According to Article I of the Constitution, how is the Legislative Branch organized?

Back

Bicameral- Into the Senate and House of Representatives

Front

In which Congress was the number of Republicans in the House at its highest point? Options: 109th Congress, 110th Congress, 111th Congress, 112th Congress

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112th Congress

Front

Does Bob Smith qualify to run for president based on the following statistics: - Bob Smith was born in 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He lived in Germany for six years while serving with the military. He did not graduate from college. -

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Yes, Bob meets all of the qualifications.

Front

Which of the following is not a role of the vice president?
- He is the presiding officer over the Senate.
- He is first in line to become president should the president die, leave office, or fall seriously ill.
- He votes in the Senate if there is a tie.
- He serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

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He serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

Front

Which of the following is the main job of the president? Declare War, Enforce/Carry out Laws, Make Laws, Pardon Criminals

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Enforce/Carry out Laws

Front

Which of the following is the best example of the president acting as commander in chief? Options: The president appoints people to serve as ambassador. The president orders American troops to invade another country. The president meets with senators to convince them to support a proposed law. The president awards medals to the country's heroes.

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The president orders American troops to invade another country.

Front

According to the Constitution, what is the Congress allowed to do because it has "legislative" powers?

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make laws

Front

What is the final step in a bill to a law process?

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The president signs it