Chapter 7 Test Review

Every state sends two representatives to the ______________________________. This means that every state has equal representation there.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Special interest group

• Joint resolution

Under the system of checks and balances, how can Congress limit the power of the president?

• Can appoint federal officials to enforce the laws

• Can overturn a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote

• Can rule that presidential actions are unconstitutional

• Can amend the Constitution to overturn court decisions

The number of members for each state in the ______________________________ is based on its population.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Special interest group

• Joint resolution

A bill is introduced in the House of Representatives, the bill is sent to a standing committee to be debated and approved, ____________________, the president vetoes the bill. What step is missing?

• The bill is sent to the Senate, debated, and then approved.

• Congress overturns the president's veto by a two-thirds vote.

• The Senate passes its own version of the bill.

• The bill goes to a conference committee for revision.

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution describes most of the powers granted to Congress. Because these powers are clearly stated in the document, they are called the _______________________ powers.

• Denied

• Implied

• Reserved

• Expressed

What is the main purpose of lobbying?

• To safeguard and limit the powers of government

• To reduce the budget by doing away with earmarks

• To influence legislation on behalf of special interest groups

• To speed up the process of a bill becoming law

Another name for expressed powers are _______________________ powers.

• Denied

• Implied

• Reserved

• Enumerated

______________________________ limits the amount of time a senator may speak to no more than one hour.

• Lobbying

• Filibuster

• Cloture

• Impeachment

How does a census (count of the population) affect the number of representatives in the House of Representatives?

• It doesn't. The number of representatives stays the same.

• The total number of representatives can increase or decrease based on the census.

• The number of representatives will always decrease no matter what the population is.

• The number of representatives will always increase no matter what the population is.

Congress also has duties and responsibilities not related to the making of laws. These congressional powers are known as _______________________________.

• Nonlegislative powers

• Expressed powers

• The elastic clause

• Reserved powers