Gov CH 5

What is the role of Congress in the government's system of checks and balances?

• To provide military support

• To enact laws in their name

• To play a vital role

• To oversee educational programs

What does the term "constituents" refer to?

• Members of the executive branch

• The people who live within the particular geographic area a member of Congress represents

• The members of the judicial branch

• The lobbyists who influence Congress

What does "impeachment" mean in the context of Congress?

• When Congress passes a new law

• When Congress charges an official in the executive or judicial branch with wrongdoing and brings them to trial

• When Congress votes to remove a state from the Union

• When Congress approves a new amendment to the Constitution

What is the purpose of "oversight" by Congress?

• To ensure that Congress members attend sessions

• To review how the executive branch is operating and to make sure it is following the laws Congress has passed

• To oversee foreign policy negotiations

• To monitor the financial markets

Who does a member of Congress represent first and foremost?

• The needs of the country as a whole

• The people who live within the particular geographic area he or she represents

• Wealthier individuals

• Members of their own political party

How many members serve in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 535

How many senators are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 535

Which house of Congress gives small and large states equal representation?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

What majority is required to remove a person from office following an impeachment trial in the Senate?

• Simple majority

• Three-fourths majority

• Two-thirds majority

• Unanimous decision

Which branch of government has the power to start the process of amending the Constitution?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Congress

• State Legislatures