Congress Chapter 5 (23-24)

The people who Congressmen serve in their districts are called

• Constituents

• Representatives

• Senators

• Whips

The charging of an executive or judicial official is called

• Arraignment

• Indictment

• Impeachment

• Verdict

What is the first step of the impeachment process?

• The House of Representatives has a 2/3 vote to charge

• The House of Representatives has a majority vote to charge

• The Senate has a 2/3 vote to charge

• The Senate has a majority vote to charge

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What are the consequences of impeachment if the person is found guilty?

• Cannot hold office again

• Removed from office

• The Death Penalty

• Charged with a felony

Who is eligible to serve as a judge in an impeachment trial

• Chief Justice

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

The ability of Congress to ensure the executive branch does its job is called

• Audit

• Oversight

• Review

• Scrutinize

Allowing Congress to pass any law to help the federal government is under what clause?

• Commerce Clause

• Elastic Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• General Welfare Clause

The power to regulate interstate trade is under what clause?

• Commerce Clause

• Elastic Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Young's Golden Rule

A law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or fair hearing in court is called

• Bill of attainder

• Ex post facto

• Subpoena

• Writ of habeas corpus

A court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding someone in custody is called?

• Bill of Attainder

• Ex post facto

• Subpoena

• Writ of habeas corpus