Mid-Unit 2 Quiz

Each state has an equal number of representatives in

​ ​ (a)  

• Congress
• the legislature
• the Senate
• the House of Representatives

How many total members of Congress are there?

• 100

• 435
• 365

• 535

The number of House of Representative members sent by each state can change based on population of the state.

• True

• False

Categorize the describing characteristics for each chamber of Congress.

Groups:

(a) Senate

,

(b) House of Representatives

• Speaker of the House

• 100 Members

• Approves Presidential Appointments

• 435 Members

• Filibuster

• Senate Majority Leader

• No Filibuster

• Initiates Articles of Impeachment

• Holds Impeachment Trial

• Vice President

• 6-Year Terms

• 2-Year Terms

If something happens to the ​ (a)   and the ​ (b)   president, the ​ (c)   of the ​ (d)   is next in line for the office of president.

• president
• vice
• Speaker
• House
• leader
• Senate
• whip
• cabinet

Congress's agricultural committee is a ___________ committee.

• joint

• select

• standing

• temporary

Which section of the Constitution gives Congress its power?

• Article I, Section 8
• Article II, Section 4
• Article III, Section 2
• Article IV, Section 1

Congress' power to coin money is an ___________ power.

The "necessary and proper" clause gives Congress implied powers.

• True

• False

Categorize the following powers to the correct person/group.

Groups:

(a) President

,

(b) Congress

• Veto bills

• Override vetos with a 2/3 vote

• Command troops

• Approve/deny presidential nominations

• Approve the budget

• Nominate judges, ambassadors, & federal officials

• Declare war

• Propose the budget

• Make laws