AP Government Unit 2 Quiz

What term describes a Congress divided into two chambers?

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Dual-chambered

• Bilateral

Which power allows Congress to declare war?

• Executive powers

• Inherent powers

• Enumerated powers

• Implied powers

What does the 'elastic clause' allow Congress to do?

• Pass necessary laws

• Change its size

• Elasticize currency

• Modify the Constitution

What is the role of the Speaker of the House?

• Represents a state

• Leads the House of Representatives

• Advises the President

• Leads the Senate

What is the purpose of a conference committee in Congress?

• To elect party leaders

• To draft new bills

• To resolve bill differences

• To oversee the executive

What is a filibuster used for in the Senate?

• To introduce new legislation

• To delay a bill

• To end a debate

• To quickly pass a bill

What is the primary function of the veto power held by the President?

• To form new states

• To reject a bill

• To declare war

• To pass laws

Which of the following is NOT a formal power of the President?

• Vetoing legislation

• Signing treaties

• Declaring war

• Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces

What is an executive order?

• A policy set by state governments

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

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

• A law passed by Congress

How can the President use signing statements?

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

• To declare a national emergency

• To veto a bill

• To explain how the executive branch will interpret and execute a law