Civics Legislative Branch

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which of the following is a group that might try to influence a congressman;s vote in congress?
lobbyist, political parties, constituents, all of the above

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all of the above

Front

The Speaker of the House is to the House of Representatives as __________________ is to the Senate.

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Vice-President

Front

How is the number of representatives in each state determined?

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The number is based on the census results (population)

Front

Officials suspected of committing serious crimes-

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may be impeached by Congress and removed from office

Front

When members of Congress override a presidential veto, they are exercising

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checks and balances

Front

When a bill is introduced in either the House or the Senate, which step comes first in the legislative process? Options: assignment to the appropriate committee, a vote on the floor to decide if the bill is to be considered, sending a copy of the bill to the Supreme court, sending a copy of the bill to the President

Back

assignment to the appropriate committee

Front

Congress checks the power of the executive branch when they-

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override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote

Front

The presiding officers of the House of Representatives and Senate are the

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Speaker of the House and Vice President

Front

What kind of powers are specifically given to Congress and written in the Constitution?

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expressed powers

Front

Which sentence in the Constitution gives Congress its implied powers? Options: the Preamble, the Elastic Clause, the Supremacy Clause, the Bill of Rights

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the Elastic Clause