Non-Legislative Congressional Powers

If no candidate in a presidential election wins a majority of electoral votes, who decides who will become President?

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Previous President

• Senate

To begin amending the Constitution, an amendment must be passed by ____________ with a __________ majority

• Senate - 3/4

• House of Representatives 2/3

• Both houses of Congress - 2/3

• Both houses of Congress - 3/4

To impeach means to bring formal charges against an official in government. Which area of government can start the impeachment process?

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Either house of Congress

• House of Representatives

There are two steps to the impeachment process, the second being a conviction. Which area of government is responsible for finding the impeached government official guilty or innocent?

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Either house of Congress

• House of Representatives

What is the majority needed to convict an impeached government official?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/5

• 3/4

What percentage if of US revenue is provided by income tax?

• 25%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

How much of the US Budget is Mandatory Spending?

• 55%

• 62%

• 70%

• 75%

Which area of government is responsible for approving or denying presidential appointments by a majority vote?

• House of Representatives

• Executive Branch

• Senate

• Congress

What majority is needed for the Senate to approve a presidential treaty?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/5

• 3/4

Which of the following programs are part of Mandatory Spending in the US budget? (Choose all that apply)

• Social Security

• Defense

• Medicare

• Transportation