Can you serve in Congress if you were born in another country?

Yes, if you are a naturalized citizen.

No, you must be born in the United States.

Yes, if you have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

No, only natural-born citizens can serve.

What is the constituency of a member of the House?

A district or area they represent

Who is/are the person(s) who oversees rules and procedures in the House and Senate?

Speaker of the House and President of the Senate

In the House, what does it mean that amendments to bills must be germane?

Amendments must be related to the subject matter of the bill.

Amendments can introduce new subjects unrelated to the bill.

Amendments must be approved by the Senate first.

Amendments can only be proposed by the bill's sponsor.

In the Senate, are there requirements that amendments to bills must be germane?

No, amendments do not have to be germane.

Yes, amendments must be germane.

Only in certain cases, amendments must be germane.

It depends on the type of bill.

Does the Senate have more of a hierarchy than the House? Why or why not?

No, because the Senate has longer terms and fewer members, leading to more equality among them.

No, because both the Senate and the House have similar hierarchical structures.

Yes, because the Senate has more committees than the House.

No, because the House has more leadership positions than the Senate.

During a filibuster, what can Senators speak about?

Only topics related to the bill

Only topics approved by the majority leader

Only topics related to their state

What are enumerated powers?

Powers specifically granted to a governmental branch by a constitution

Powers assumed by a governmental branch without explicit constitutional provision

Powers shared by multiple branches of government

Powers that are implied but not explicitly stated in a constitution

Which of the following are examples of enumerated powers that Congress has?

The power to declare war, the power to coin money, the power to regulate commerce

The power to appoint judges, the power to grant pardons, the power to veto legislation

The power to conduct foreign policy, the power to negotiate treaties, the power to appoint ambassadors

The power to interpret laws, the power to enforce laws, the power to adjudicate disputes

Where do implied powers come from in the Constitution?

The Necessary and Proper Clause

What is the Power of the Purse?

The ability to control government spending

The authority to interpret the constitution

What is an examples of constituent services?

Helping people who have issues with a federal agency

Providing legal advice on Supreme Court cases

Offering financial loans to purchase a home

Conducting medical examinations

What might congressional oversight entail?

Reviewing and monitoring federal agencies

What might congressional oversight entail?

Holding hearings about issues that impact Americans.

Changing an environmental law to be more strict

Ignoring an old regulation on businesses

What does a Majority or Minority Whip do in the House and Senate?

They are responsible for maintaining party discipline and ensuring members vote according to party lines.

They preside over the sessions of the House and Senate.

They draft legislation and propose bills.

They represent their party in media and public appearances.

What is the primary role of a Majority or Minority Leader in the House and Senate?

To represent their party's interests and coordinate legislative strategy

To preside over the sessions and maintain order

To draft all legislation and present it to the floor

To oversee the budget and financial matters of the chamber

Who is the President of the Senate?

Vice President of the United States

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What is the main job of the President of the Senate (while in the Senate)?

To represent the Senate in international affairs

What is a Standing Committee?

A permanent committee that meets regularly

A temporary committee formed for a specific task

A committee that only meets during emergencies

A committee formed for ceremonial purposes

What do Select Committees do?

They review and report on specific topics and government departments.

They pass laws in the parliament.

They decide who goes on which committees in Congress.

How long do Select Committees last?

Select Committees last for a specific task and are dissolved after completing it.

Select Committees last for a fixed term of one year.

Select Committees last for the duration of a congressional session.

Select Committees last indefinitely until dissolved by a new resolution.

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