Brandon Civics Charging Up

Which action could be an example of political lobbying?

• A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws.
• A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters.
• The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns. 
• The governor gives special advice to legislative members.

How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?

• To help carry out expressed powers
• To force the exectuive branch to sign new legislation
• To encourage citizens to vote
• To give the government veto powers

Which amendment led to this decision?

• 5th
• 6th
• 7th
• 9th

Most states have what kind of system regarding the Electoral College process?

• Federalist
• Representative
• Popular Sovereignty
• Winner-Take-All

Which phrase best completes #2 in the order of the lawmaking process in Congress?1. Introducing a bill by a Senator or Representative
2. ______________________________________
3. Debating the bill on the floor of each house
4. Voting on the bill in each house
5. Sending the bill to teh president to sign into law

• Working in committees
• Presenting to states
• Reviewing by political action groups
• Inviting support from lobbyists

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

When a bill is introduced in either the House or the Senate, which of the steps listed would be the first step in the legislative process?

• 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

Which of the following statements describes the procedure to be used when different versions of a bill are passed by the House and Senate?

• Both bills are sent the president and he signs the one he prefers.
• Each cancels out the other and the process must begin again.
• The majority leaders of both houses meet to work out a compromise bill.
• The bill is sent to a conference committee.

Interest groups are organized groups of people that share a common interest and try to persuade policymakers (Congressmen, bureaucrats, etc.) to work for the betterment of their viewpoints. Source: AP Government.com Which of the following would not be an action consistent with the aims of interest groups?

• running newspaper ads to publicize their cause. 
• supporting their cause by contributing equally to the political campaigns of all candidates. 
• testifying before congressional committees in order to explain their cause
• working to defeat legislation unfavorable to their cause

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

• implied powers
• concurrent powers 
• reserved powers
• expressed powers