Congress

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Bills may be introduced in either house of Congress with the exception of ____ bills, which must originate in the House of Representatives.

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revenue

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Article I grants Congress the power to do all of the following EXCEPT: declare war, collect taxes, appoint federal judges, regulate interstate commerce.

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appoint federal judges

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The “elastic clause” grants Congress

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implied powers

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Constitutional Amendments must be purposed in both houses of Congress by

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2/3rds majority

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The use of the filibuster, a tactic to block the passage of legislation,

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can be ended by invoking cloture with 60 votes.

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The qualifications for members of the House of Representatives are found in Article I of the Constitution. All of the following are requirements for a House member EXCEPT: must be 25 years old, must be an American citizen for 7 years, must be a resident from the state represented, cannot serve for more than 2 consecutive terms.

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cannot serve for more than 2 consecutive terms

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Which of the following factors generates the most significant advantage for a Congressional candidate? being wealthier than the opponent, being an incumbent, being invited to the most town meetings, getting the most press coverage

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being an incumbent

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What is the process called when Senators and Representatives make deals with other legislators to get bills, programs, projects, and grants moved along and voted on favorably?

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logrolling

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Which House committee is responsible for setting the agenda for legislation and scheduling bills on the legislative calendar?

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Rules Committee

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Which of the following individuals presides over the House of Representatives?

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the Speaker of the House