Chapter 2.1 (Legislative branch) Review

What do "Christmas tree bills" hope to accomplish?

• A bill that includes riders or amendments, often unrelated to the main bill, to attract a wide range of support.

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

• A bill that focuses on environmental conservation and protection.

• A 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?

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

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

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

• 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 keep all parts of a bill related to the same topic.

• To make the legislative process slower.

• To pass measures that might not pass alone.

• To block bills.

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

How is the number of Representatives in the House decided for each state?

• A census counts the population, which decides how many Representatives a state gets.

• Every state gets the same number of Representatives, no matter the population.

• The number of Representatives is based on how much tax a state pays.

• The President chooses the number of Representatives for each state.

Why would a bill that started in the House of Representatives be sent back to the House after being approved by the full chamber?

• The Senate changed the bill during their review.

• The President rejected the bill.

• The bill got lost on its way.

• The Speaker of the House asked for it back.

Where in the U.S. Constitution are the powers of the Legislative Branch listed?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

A bill must go through a _____________ before the whole House or Senate can vote on it.

• panel of judges

• committee

• President

• Supreme Court