Civics Ch. 5-3 The Powers of Congress

Congress establishing military academies to train officers for the armed forces is an example of?

• delegated powers
• elastic clause
• concurrent powers
• Cloture clause

Who is the jury in an impeachment trial?

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• One representative is appointed by each state.

How many presidents have been impeached?

• none

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which of the following is not part of the congresses financing of government?

• lend money 
• borrow money
• raise money from taxes
• print money

Where all bills raising revenue must start?

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• States

Who must approve all treaties & written agreements the president makes?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• States

Who must approve certain high officials appointed by the president?

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• States

Chooses the vice president if no vice prez candidate receives enough  electoral votes to win?

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• States

Which of the following is not part of the congresses power to defend the country?

• maintain armed forces 
• training of national guard
• send troops into battle
• declare war 

Laws that apply to action that occurred before the laws were passed?

• eminent domain
• ex post facto law
• bill of attainder
• habeas corpus