Introduction to Congress

What is the main power of Congress?

• To make legislation

• To veto bills

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

What is republicanism?

• The platform of the GOP

• The people making policy decisions directly

• The people selecting others to make policy decisions

• The belief in limited government in the economy

Why is the House considered the "People's House?" (Check all that apply)

• Members represent the entire state

• Members are up for election every 2 years

• Members represent one district

• Members are up for election every four years

Which is NOT a unique duty of the House? Check all that apply.

• All tax (revenue) bills originate here

• Impeachments are conducted here

• Confirmations of federal judges

• Ratifying treaties

How many senators could run for reelection every two years?

• All of them

• Two-thirds of them

• One-third of them

• Half of them

Which of the following is NOT a unique responsibility of the Senate? Check all that apply.

• Confirming federal judges

• Ratifying treaties

• Holding Impeachment trials

• Initiating tax legislation

Which of the following is NOT an enumerated power of Congress?

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Regulating intrastate commerce

• Borrowing money

• Establishing naturalization procedures

Which of the following items has Congress NOT done through using its enumerated powers?

• Declaring war on Japan

• Establishing tariffs on Chinese steel

• Establishing a national bank

• Creating post offices