Legislative Branch Review

Not written in the Constitution, but are necessary and proper to carry out the expressed powers. The "Elastic Clause" stretches power of the federal gov't.

​Implied Powers

Powers specifically listed in the Constitution
Examples: Congress can declare war, Congress can coin money

Expressed Powers

Legislative power

Power of the purse

​Congress has the authority to control government spending, tax, and borrow money, serving as a check on executive power. Congress approves budgets and appropriate funds.

Actually provides money to fund programs/laws

​Authorization

Proposes to authorize money

​Appropriation

Types of Bills

Multiple Choice

Which section of the Constitution describes the legislative branch?

• Preamble

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

Multiple Choice

What was the result of The Great Compromise/Connecticut Compromise?

• New Jersey became a state

• Connecticut became a state

• 2 Houses of Congress were created

• The U.S. Capitol building was built

Multiple Choice

What are 3 qualifications in House?

• 30 years, citizen for 9 years, and reside in state

• 25 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in state

• 20 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in the US

• 25 years, citizen for 14 years, and reside in US

Hierarchy of the House and Senate

Open Ended

Define and explain the 'necessary and proper clause'.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between expressed and implied powers.

Open Ended

What is the purpose of the committees? What do they do?

Multiple Choice

Why would a congressional committee want a press secretary?

• to publicly share the work/accomplishments of the committee

• to write everything down word for word

• to go on vacation

Open Ended

What are the duties/responsibilities of the members of Congress?

Open Ended

Why does the census happen and what is its impact?

Multiple Choice

What is the impact of reapportionment?

• Changes the number of representatives per state

• Affects electoral college votes

• Influences state funding

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the Supreme Court case Shaw v. Reno?

• It addressed racial gerrymandering

• It established voting rights

• It dealt with campaign finance

• It focused on voter ID laws

Multiple Choice

What is the main argument of the essay question: Does Congress represent the will of the people?

• Yes, because they are elected by the people

• No, because they often act against public opinion

• Yes, because they have the power to legislate

• No, because they are influenced by lobbyists

Open Ended

What is the significance of the Supreme Court Case Baker v Carr?

Multiple Select

What are the checks and balances with the Legislative Branch?

• Legislative can override a veto

• Legislative can appoint judges

• Legislative can declare war

• Legislative can impeach the president

Multiple Choice

How does the War Powers Resolution demonstrate the principle of checks and balances?

• It expands the power of judicial review to military courts.

• It allows the executive branch to determine the length of military conflicts.

• It allows Congress to limit the military's authority of the executive branch.

• It gives Congress oversight of military strategy and operations.

Poll

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