SS.7.C.3.8

The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.

Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

• Senate and President

• Supreme Court and President

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and House of Representatives

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 400

• 435

• 235

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

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

If the President vetos a bill, what portion of Congress must vote to pass the bill in order for it to become law without a Presidential signature?

• 3/4's

• 2/3's

• 1/2

Necessary and proper clause gives ability to create these from expressed powers

• presidential power

• veto power

• expressed power

• implied powers

Which 2 entities enact foreign policy?

• The President and Congress

• The President and State Governments

• The President and the Supreme Court

• The President and UN

What does the Constitution allow Congress to do in terms of the military?

• Quarter soldiers

• Declare War and support the military

• Act as Commander in Chief

• Sign treaties

SS.7.C.3.3 Cognitive Complexity: M

The passage below is from a speech by

President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003.

"On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign."

Source:

Office of the White House Press Secretary Archives

What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?

• commander-in-chief

• negotiator-in-chief

• chief legislator

• chief regulator

Complexity: H

SS.7.C.3.3

The statement below is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.

Richard M. Nixon has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as President and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States.

Source: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary

How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?

• presidential impeachment

• presidential nomination

• presidential election

• presidential veto