Unit Two Review

What democratic principle is reflected in the government debates and decisions according to the bicameral structure of Congress?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

How does the Senate differ from the House of Representatives in terms of representation?

• The Senate has more members than the House.

• The Senate represents states based on population.

• The Senate is designed to represent states equally, while the House is based on population.

• The House represents all states equally.

How often are Senate members elected?

• Every six years

• Every four years

• Every two years

• Every year

Which of the following is a power of Congress as enumerated or implied in the Constitution?

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Declaring war and providing funds for the armed forces

• Amending the Constitution

What role does Congress play in overseeing the executive branch?

• Appointing executive officers

• Conducting oversight of the executive branch, including federal agencies in the bureaucracy

• Directly managing federal agencies

• Enforcing judicial decisions

What is a role of Congress?

• Setting educational standards

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Managing state legislatures

• Overseeing international treaties

In article I, section 8, what is a key process Congress regulates in which people can become citizens of the U.S.?

• Determining the process for naturalization by which people can become citizens of the U.S.

• Establishing residency requirements for states

• Voting in federal elections

• Participating in jury duty

What is the primary function of both houses of Congress as described in the learning material?

• To elect the President of the United States

• To conduct hearings, debate, and mark up bills with revisions and additions

• To appoint Supreme Court Justices

• To enforce federal laws

How does the structure and powers of the Senate and House of Representatives differ?

• They have identical structures and powers

• The Senate has more members than the House

• The Senate is designed for longer debates with procedures like the filibuster

• The House can appoint Supreme Court Justices

Who is responsible for presiding over the legislative work in the House of Representatives?

• The President of the United States

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Majority Leader