Q3 Unit 1 Review

Which of these BEST shows the type of power possessed by Congress?

• A)Veto Laws

• B)Declare War

• C)Appoint Ambassadors

• D)Enact Constitutional Amendments

How many years are in the term of a US Senator?

• A)two years

• B)six years

• C)four years

• D)eight years

A special power delegated only to the Senate is

• A)passing Constitutional amendments.

• B)introducing all revenue and tax bills.

• C)ratification of all treaties and Presidential appointments.

• D)bringing impeachment charges against the President or federal judges.

The chief purpose of Congressional committees is to

• A)draft legislation for consideration by the full Congress.

• B)act as a group to which the President can direct his lobbying effort.

• C)provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support.

• D)hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting.

Which of these is a role of Congress?

• A)to veto legislation

• B)to pass the federal budget

• C)to nominate Cabinet members

• D)to interpret the Constitution

The title "Commander-in-Chief" belongs to

• A)The President.

• B)The Vice President.

• C)Secretary of Defense.

• D)Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Article I, Section 3 of the United States Constitution grants Congress the power to impeach public officials. What does "impeach" mean?

• A)remove from office

• B)publicly criticize

• C)charge with a crime

• D)prevent from voting

According to the United States Constitution, if a President is impeached, who is responsible for overseeing the trial?

• A)the Vice-President

• B)the Speaker of the House

• C)the President of the Senate

• D)the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What governmental purpose do Cabinet members serve?

• A)as an advisory body to aid the President

• B)as liaisons to Congress for passing of legislation

• C)ceremonial duties to represent the major executive departments

• D)each Cabinet member has been elected in order to serve the President

Why do presidential powers tend to grow during national emergencies?

• A)the President has veto power over Congress

• B)the Federal government needs to respond quickly

• C)Congress cannot function during national emergencies

• D)Congressional power is weaker than the President's