Unit 2 AP Gov

Which article in the Constitution describes the powers of Congress?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

Which clause in the Constitution has enabled Congress to exercise more power?

• Article 2

• Bill of Rights

• Standing Clause

• Necessary & Proper Clause

Which of the following is true of the House of Representatives?

• Has 200 members

• confirms appointments

• handles appropriations bills

• approves treaties

What is it called when House seats are redistricted based on population changes?

• Gerrymandering

• Reapportionment

• Partisanship

• Pork Barrel

What is it called when congressional districts are redrawn to intentionally place one party at an advantage or disadvantage?

• Gerrymandering

• Redistricting

• Reapportionment

• Pork Barrel

Which committe is made up of both House and Senate members to resolve differences on a bill?

• Standing Committee

• Ways and Means Committee

• Conference Committee

• Whip Committee

Which of the following is NOT included in the House of Represenatives?

• Appropriations Bills

• Speaker of the House

• 2 yr term

• filibuster

Which of the following can be attached to a bill with the purpose of bringing money or benefit a representatives district?

• Revenue

• Entitlement

• Appropriation

• Pork barrel

Which of the following would be an implied power of Congress?

• Establish a military draft

• coin money

• make treaties

• power to tax

Which of the following is an informal power of the president?

• commander in chief

• issue executive orders

• veto bills

• enforce laws