AG EOC Units 6-7 (Medium)

What MOST LIKELY makes the Rules Committee one of the most powerful committees in the House?

• it decides if someone has broken a rule

• it is chaired by the Speaker of the House

• it sets the rules for each legislative session in the House

• it determines if and when bills are sent to the floor for a vote

A special power delegated only to the Senate is

• passing Constitutional amendments.

• introducing all revenue and tax bills.

• ratification of all treaties and Presidential appointments.

• bringing impeachment charges against the President or federal judges.

Which situation would MOST LIKELY cause tension between the President and Congress?

• The President uses a pocket veto on a bill that passed both houses.

• The President nominates a candidate to serve on the Supreme Court.

• The President signs a treaty with countries to protect the environment.

• The President issues a statement that they have signed new legislation.

Which provision shows how the Constitution limits the power of the federal government?

• The President can reject legislation passed by Congress.

• The President is the commander-in-chief of the military.

• The Supreme Court may hear cases that involve two states.

• Congress can borrow money to pay for government services.

The "elastic clause" in the US Constitution

• expands the powers of Congress.

• expanded suffrage in the United States.

• outlines the powers of the executive branch.

• established a federal system for the United States.

The Senate has the power to confirm appointments to the Supreme Court, an example of what constitutional principle?

• Judicial Review

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Which had the MOST significant impact on the Department of Defense budget increase between 2001 and 2014?

• increasing NATO troop levels

• fighting the war on terrorism

• protecting US embassies abroad

• rebuilding the military infrastructure

Why do presidential powers tend to grow during national emergencies?

• the President has veto power over Congress

• the Federal government needs to respond quickly

• Congress cannot function during national emergencies

• Congressional power is weaker than the President's

Which statement BEST describes one way government power expanded under the U.S. Constitution?

• A unicameral legislature could make federal laws.

• Congress was granted the authority to collect taxes.

• The people were responsible for directly electing the president.

• Federal officials could seize property without due process of law.

Which is an enumerated power of the United States Congress?

• the power given to Congress to appoint Supreme Court Justices

• the power given to Congress by the president

• to provide for public health and safety

• to regulate commerce among states