Heimler AP Government Unit 2 Review

What term describes the two-house structure of Congress?

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Dual-chambered

• Bilateral

Which clause gives Congress the authority to pass laws necessary to execute its enumerated powers?

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Elastic Clause

What is the primary role of the House Rules Committee?

• To manage the budget of the House

• To decide which bills are debated on the House floor

• To oversee the ethics of House members

• To nominate the Speaker of the House

Which of the following is a key factor in the efficiency of Congress's work?

• The number of committees

• The number of bills introduced

• The size of the congressional staff

• The political polarization

What is 'pork barrel spending'?

• Funds for agricultural subsidies

• Investments in renewable energy

• Earmarked funds for specific projects in a legislator's district

• Spending on national defense

What is the primary function of a presidential veto?

• To appoint federal judges

• To reject a bill passed by Congress

• To propose amendments to the Constitution

• To pass new legislation

Which of the following is an example of the president's informal powers?

• Vetoing a bill

• Appointing cabinet members

• Bargaining and persuasion

• Declaring war

What is required to override a presidential veto?

• Unanimous consent in both houses

• A two-thirds vote in the Senate only

• A simple majority in both houses

• A two-thirds vote in both houses

What is an executive order?

• A directive from the President with the force of federal law

• A law passed by Congress

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

• A policy set by state governments

How can the President's signing statement affect a law?

• It vetoes the law

• It amends the Constitution

• It interprets the law for the executive branch

• It changes the law's text