Unit 5 - Review - Congress

Which Supreme Court case upheld the implied power of the necessary and proper clause?

• Marbury v Madison

• McCulloch v Maryland

• Baker v Carr

• Plessy v Ferguson

In the Senate and the House, who controls the Standing Committees?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The party who has the majority in either house.

• The Speaker of the House from the previous Congress

Under the Constitution, the Congress has the sole power to...

• Declare War

• Meet with foreign leaders

• Override a Judical ruling with a 2/3 vote.

• To conduct investigations.

Which IS NOT a reason Congress can impeach a president?

• High Crimes and misdemeanors

• Treason

• Falsifying documents

• Bribery

Which group of people occupy the most seats in Congress?

• Lawyers

• College Educated

• Women

• African-Americans

The House has a limit on debate, however the Senate has...

• A limit, but much longer

• Doesn't debate bills if passed by the house.

• A limited number of members who can speak

• An unlimited amount of time. (Filibuster)

Who has the power to impeach a federal official?

• The House

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The President

Who conducts the trial to remove officials or not?

• The House

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The President

Which power grants Congress the power to pass laws needed to carry out the expressed powers?

• Executive Privilege

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Inherent Clause

• Executive Order

According to the Constitution, how many Congressmen must approve a treaty created by the President?

• Majority of the House

• Majority of the Senate

• 2/3 majority of the House

• 2/3 majority of the Senate