Chapter 5 United States Government Summative

How does apportionment affect the US government?

• It determines the number of House seats for each state based on population.

• It determines how many House seats there will be in the US Congress.

How does appropriation or the Power of the Purse affect the US government?

• It allows Congress the right to determine how much money is allocated to each government program.

• It provides Congress the power to impound funds of ineffective executive departments.

How does the Power of Advice and Consent affect the US government?

• It provides Congress the power to approve or reject Presidential appointments and the power to ratify or reject treaties.

• It provides Congress the power to consult the Presdident for advice and consent of executive policies.

How does the Impeachment Power affect the US government?

• It allows the House of Representatives the right to bring charges against a government official and the Senate the power to hold a trial.

• It allows Congress the right to bring charges against a government official and the Suprene Court the power to hold a trial

How does Congressional Oversight affect the US government?

• It allows Congress to hold hearings over the daily operations of executive departments to determine if they are following the law.

• It provides Congress Checks and Balances Power over all aspects of government operations under the review of the Supreme Court.

How does the Necessary & Proper or Elastic Clause affect the US government?

• It allows Congress the power to extend its powers to carry out its Expressed Powers

• It provides Congress the power to use whatever means necessary to protect the nation.

How does Article I Section 8 Clause 1 affect Congress's Financial Powers?

• It allows Congress the power to levy direct and indirect taxes.

• It provide Congress the power to impound and reallocate funds.

How does Article I Section 8 Clause 2 affect Congress's Financial Powers?

• It allows Congress the power to borrow money to cover expenditures.

• It provides Congress the power to levy a sales or commerce tax.

Why is the Commerce Clause often considered as the single most important source of government power?

• It has allowed Congressional decisions to shape our modern economy and has even played a major role in desegregation.

• It has provided Congress the power to prevent states from charging sales taxes on federally traded commodities.

How does the War Power Resolution serve as a check and balance over the President?

• Congress can end the military actions authorized by the President.

• Congress can deny the President the ability to command American troops.