The Legislative Branch

Which is an "enumerated" power of Congress?

• The power to declare war

• The power to tax imports

• The power to issue hunting licenses

• The power to conduct a draft

Why do most of the bills introduced in Congress never become law?

• They are defeated in floor votes

• Then never get out of committee

• They are vetoed by the President

• They are overruled by the U.S. Supreme Court

In Congress, where does most of the work on bills take place?

• Rules Committee

• Floor of the House of Representatives or Senate

• Standing Committee

• Conference Committee

Where can the enumerated powers of Congress be located in the Constitution?

• Article 1, Section 7

• Article 1, Section 6

• Article 1, Section 5

• Article 1, Section 8

What happens when the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill?

• The House bill is changed to conform to the Senate bill

• The Senate bill is changed to conform to the House bill

• A conference committee is appointed to resolve the differences

• A standing committee from one house is chosen to resolve the differences

Which action is an example of an "implied" power?

• Congress decides to close post offices in rural areas on Saturdays

• Congress votes to raise income taxes

• Congress holds investigations on women in the military

• Congress declares war on a country for sponsoring terrorism

What steps does the Constitution provide if there is persuasive evidence that the President of the United States has committed treason?

• The President can be arrested and forced and resign

• The President can be impeached by the Supreme Court

• The President cannot be removed until convicted in a court of law

• The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate

A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted to the President. Which is not an option for the President?

• Let the bill die in committee

• Sign the bill and it becomes law

• Veto the bill and inform Congress of the reasons for the veto

• Not sign the bill and after 10 days, if Congress IS NOT in session, the bill dies

What section of the Constitution is the "Necessary and Proper" clause also known as the "Elastic" Clause found in?

• Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17

• Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18

• Article 1, Section 8 Clause 16

• Article 1, Section 8, Clause 15

How many total members of Congress are there?

• 435

• 100

• 335

• 535