C&E Unit 4: Congressional Committees & Powers

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The US Constitution divides governmental power between the states and the central government. What term best describes this principle?

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Federalism

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The Elastic Clause, or Necessary and Proper Clause, allows Congress to enact laws that are crucial for safeguarding our democracy. Which term is most related to this clause of the US Constitution?

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Implied powers

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Which of the following correctly describes the role of each branch of government? Options: Legislative: makes the law, Executive: enforces the law, Judicial: interprets the law; Legislative: makes the law, Executive: enforces the law, Judicial: carries out the law; Legislative: interprets the law, Executive: enforces the law, Judicial: makes the law; Legislative: enforces the law, Executive: makes the law, Judicial: interprets the law

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Legislative: makes the law, Executive: enforces the law, Judicial: interprets the law

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What type of committee meets to come to an agreement about the wording of a proposed bill?

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Conference Committee

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Congress can send government related mail for free. This is known as ________________.

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Franking privilege

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A short-term committee formed to deal with a specific issue

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Select

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A permanent committee in the House or Senate

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Standing

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Carries out the trials for impeachments

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Senate

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The vice president presides over this House

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Senate

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Elects the president if there is no majority in the Electoral College

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House