US Government Unit 2: Legislative Branch Study Guide

The main function and powers of Congress as defined in the Constitution are:

• To interpret laws and ensure justice

• To make laws and control government spending

• To enforce laws and manage the military

• To oversee foreign policy and international trade

The difference between enumerated and implied powers is:

• Enumerated powers are specifically listed in the Constitution, while implied powers are not explicitly stated but are inferred from the enumerated powers.

• Enumerated powers are powers that only the state governments have, while implied powers are exclusive to the federal government.

• Enumerated powers are those that have been repealed, while implied powers are those that are still in effect.

• Enumerated powers are related to foreign policy, while implied powers are related to domestic policy.

Bicameralism is a system of government in which the legislature comprises two houses. What is its role in Congress?

• To create a system of checks and balances within the legislative branch

• To streamline the legislative process by having a single house

• To allow the executive branch to have more control over legislation

• To eliminate the need for a judicial branch

How many members are there in the Senate and what are the terms, elections, and eligibility requirements?

• 100 members, 6-year terms, elections every 2 years, must be at least 30 years old

• 435 members, 2-year terms, elections every 2 years, must be at least 25 years old

• 50 members, 4-year terms, elections every 4 years, must be at least 35 years old

• 200 members, 5-year terms, elections every 5 years, must be at least 40 years old

How many members are there in the House of Representatives and what are the representation, terms, and eligibility requirements?

• 435 members, representation based on state population, 2-year terms, must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

• 100 members, equal representation for each state, 6-year terms, must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

• 535 members, representation based on state population, 4-year terms, must be at least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for 14 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

• 50 members, representation based on state population, 2-year terms, must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

What are the differences between the Senate and House in terms of leadership?

• The Senate has a President Pro Tempore, while the House has a Speaker.

• The Senate is led by the Vice President, while the House is led by the Majority Leader.

• The Senate has a Majority Leader, while the House has a President Pro Tempore.

• The Senate is led by the Speaker, while the House is led by the Vice President.

Who holds the leadership positions such as Speaker of the House, Majority and Minority Leaders, and what is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?

• The Speaker of the House is elected by the House of Representatives, Majority and Minority Leaders are elected by their respective parties, and the Vice President serves as the President of the Senate with a tie-breaking vote.

• The Speaker of the House is appointed by the President, Majority and Minority Leaders are appointed by the Speaker, and the Vice President has no role in the Senate.

• The Speaker of the House is elected by the Senate, Majority and Minority Leaders are elected by the House, and the Vice President serves as a regular member of the Senate.

• The Speaker of the House is appointed by the Supreme Court, Majority and Minority Leaders are appointed by the President, and the Vice President serves as the Chief Justice of the Senate.

What are the steps in drafting and introducing a bill?

• Research and drafting, committee review, floor debate, voting

• Drafting, public consultation, voting, presidential approval

• Drafting, committee review, public hearing, voting

• Research, drafting, presidential approval, voting

The role of committees in Congress includes:

• Conducting hearings and markup sessions

• Drafting and passing laws independently

• Overseeing the President's daily activities

• Managing the federal budget directly

What are the special rules in the House (Rules Committee) and Senate (Filibuster and Cloture)?

• The House has the Rules Committee, and the Senate has Filibuster and Cloture as special rules.

• The House has Filibuster and Cloture, and the Senate has the Rules Committee as special rules.

• Both the House and Senate have Filibuster and Cloture as special rules.

• Both the House and Senate have the Rules Committee as a special rule.