4.1 Review

What is the role of Congress in the National Government?

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Appointing judges

Which role do members of Congress take on when they vote based on the wishes of their constituents?

• Delegates

• Trustees

• Partisans

• Politicos

What is the purpose of committees in Congress?

• To screen and decide which proposed laws go on to floor consideration

• To oversee the executive branch

• To help constituents solve problems

• To hold special sessions

Which group is most represented in Congress?

• Women

• Minorities

• Upper-middle class

• White males

When does each term of Congress begin?

• January 1 of every even-numbered year

• January 3 of every odd-numbered year

• July 4 of every even-numbered year

• July 1 of every odd-numbered year

How many sessions are there in each term of Congress?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the power of the President to adjourn a session called?

• Prorogue

• Veto

• Adjournment

• Recess

When was the last time the President called a special session of Congress?

• Less than 10 years ago

• Between 10 and 20 years ago

• Between 20 and 30 years ago

• Over 50 years ago

What is the limiting force on the level of congressional pay?

• The President's veto power

• The fear of voter backlash

• The Constitution

• The franking privilege

What is the right of members of Congress to send mail postage free called?

• Franking privilege

• Veto power

• Oversight function

• Delegate model