Chapter 2.1 (Legislative branch) Review

What impact did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions have on the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?

• They supported the acts and called for stricter enforcement.

• They opposed the acts and argued for states' rights to nullify federal laws.

• They had no influence on the acts.

• They led to the immediate repeal of the acts.

What are the different types of committees in Congress?

• Standing, Select, Joint, and Conference Committees

• Permanent and Temporary Committees

• Legislative and Non-legislative Committees

• Budget and Appropriations Committees

What is a 'Christmas tree bill' and why are they used?

• A 'Christmas tree bill' is a type of legislation that includes many riders or amendments, often unrelated to the main bill, to attract a wide range of support.

• A 'Christmas tree bill' is a bill that is passed during the Christmas season to address holiday-related issues.

• A 'Christmas tree bill' is a legislative proposal that focuses on environmental conservation and protection.

• A 'Christmas tree bill' is a type of budget bill that allocates funds specifically for holiday decorations in government buildings.

What is a markup session?

• a meeting to discuss and revise a document

• a type of financial transaction

• a programming language

• a session for physical exercise

What is the main difference between open and closed rules in the lawmaking process?

• Open rules allow changes and discussion; closed rules limit them.

• Open rules limit changes and discussion; closed rules allow them.

• Both open and closed rules allow unlimited changes and discussion.

• Neither open nor closed rules affect the lawmaking process.

How is ranking determined in Congress and its Committees?

• Based on seniority and party leadership

• Through public voting

• By random selection

• By presidential appointment

Why do lawmakers add riders to bills?

• To pass measures that might not pass alone.

• To make the legislative process faster.

• To keep all parts related to the main bill.

• To block bills.

Where does Congress get its powers from?

• The Constitution

• Executive Orders

• Judicial Decisions

• State Laws

What is one way Congress can check the power of the Judicial Branch?

• Approve Federal Judge appointments

• Remove the President from office

• Reject new laws

• Decide if laws are unconstitutional

Why did the Framers design a two-chamber legislative branch?

• The Senate gave equal representation to each state, which small states liked. The House of Representatives was preferred by large states because it was based on population.

• To make sure the President had more power than Congress.

• To set up a system where the judicial branch was more influential.

• To give states more power than the federal government.