FAC Structure of Government Pt 2

An example of an "expressed power" given to the national government in the Constitution is

• coinage of money

• regulation of divorce

• regulation of marriage

• control of public education

After a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress, it

• becomes a law

• is sent to the President

• returns to the house for verification

• is sent to a subcommittee in the House or Senate

Which segment of the government is responsible for proposing federal government spending budgets?

• The Executive branch

• the Legislative branch

• the Federal Reserve Bank

• the House of Representatives

What MOST LIKELY makes the Rules Committee one of the most powerful committees in the House?

• It decides if someone has broken a rule

• It is chaired by the Speaker of the House

• It sets the rules for each legislative session

• It determines if and when bills are sent to the floor for a vote

Which of these BEST describes the term enumerated powers?

• Powers reserved for the States

• Powers given to the Federal government

• Powers denied to the Federal Government

• Powers shared by the Federal and State governments

Which Executive Department of the Federal Government is responsible for overseeing all agencies of the government that relate directly to national security and the United States Armed Forces?

• Defense

• Energy

• Interior

• State

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch of the United States government?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend the Constitution

The United States Constitution gives the _____________ the power to regulate interstate commerce

• Congress

• President

• Courts

• States

Which of these is TRUE of the United States Senate?

• filibusters are not allowed

• members serve 2 year terms

• there are no limits on debate

• the Speaker is chosen by the majority

Article I, Section 3 of the United States Constitution grants Congress the power to impeach public officials. What does "impeach" mean?

• remove from office

• publicly criticize

• charge with a crime

• prevent from voting