Understanding Congress: Powers, Structure, and Representation

Which of the following is a power specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution?

• The power to declare war

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

• The power to issue executive orders

• The power to ratify treaties

How many Senators does each state have in the United States Senate?

• Based on the state's population

• 2

• 4

• It varies with each election cycle

What is the primary function of Congress?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To review laws

Which of the following committees is unique to the House of Representatives?

• The Foreign Relations Committee

• The Judiciary Committee

• The Ways and Means Committee

• The Ethics Committee

How is the number of Representatives each state has in the House of Representatives determined?

• By the outcome of the most recent Presidential election

• By the state's geographical size

• By the state's population

• Each state gets one Representative

What role does the Vice President of the United States play in Congress?

• Speaker of the House

• President of the Senate

• Majority Leader of the Senate

• Minority Leader of the Senate

Which of the following is a responsibility of Congress under the system of checks and balances?

• Appointing federal judges

• Vetoing legislation

• Declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• Impeaching federal officials

How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 8 years

What is required for Congress to override a Presidential veto?

• A simple majority vote in both the House and Senate

• A two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate

• A three-fourths majority vote in both the House and Senate

• A unanimous vote in both the House and Senate

Which of the following best describes the concept of "congressional representation"?

• The process by which Congress reviews and approves the federal budget

• The method through which laws are debated and passed in Congress

• The idea that members of Congress serve as delegates, acting on behalf of their constituents

• The system used to determine the number of congressional seats allocated to each state