Chapter 5 Review

Congress checks the power of the executive branch by its power to​

• impound funds.

• propose constitutional amendments.

• veto bills.

• oversee executive agencies.

What is a major way that the executive branch can act as a check on the legislative branch?

• declaring legislation unconstitutional
• refusing to ratify treaties
• proposing constitutional amendments
• vetoing bills

Which of these is an example of a check on the power of the legislative branch?​

• Both houses must agree on a bill before it can be passed into law.
• Citizens from all states must be represented in both houses of Congress.
• Each house sets its own rules for behavior and procedure for its members.
• Qualifications for membership in either house are very similar.

Which of these statements describes what happens to a bill in conference committee?

• Research is done on the bill, and results are reported to another committee.
• The bill is reviewed and testimony is taken on its content.
• The bill is revised based on input from members and the public.
• The differences between the two versions of the bill are resolved.

What creature does Moana save in the opening scene?

• crab

• sea horse

• sea urchin

• sea turtle

What is one way that the success of a political party during an election can influence which bills get to the House floor for a vote?​

• An election allows people to directly vote on party officials who will control the House and submit bills.
• An election determines the majority party, and only majority party members can submit bills.
• An election determines which party will control the Rules Committee, which sets the calendar for bills to be heard on the House floor.
• An election determines which party will hold committee chairs and have the ability to research and revise bills.

When a bill comes to a vote on the House floor, you know that it has​

• achieved a majority of members in support.
• also been considered on the Senate floor.
• been revised through the process of concurrent jurisdiction.
• passed through the House Rules Committee.

The House rule that limits the amount of time a member can speak during a debate is meant to

• allow many bills to be heard.
• increase power of the majority party.
• encourage polite behavior.
• reduce member participation.

Which of these is one duty of a standing committee chair?​

• assign members to the committee
• control all meetings between members
• manage floor debates on bills from their committees
• testify about a bill within their committee​

Which resolution is not a bill but follows the same procedure as a bill and has the force of law, if it is signed by both houses of Congress and the president?

• concurrent resolution
• binding resolution
• House resolution
• joint resolution