Chapter 5

What are the two chambers of Congress?

• The House of Commons and The Senate

• The House of Representatives and The Senate

• The House of Lords and The Senate

• The House of Delegates and The Senate

How is the number of representatives in the House of Representatives determined?

• By the number of states

• By the state population

• By the number of cities

• By the state area

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How many senators are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How can Congress exercise its power of advice and consent?

• By approving treaties with a simple majority vote.

• By giving advice and consent to the executive branch even if the president disagrees.

• By appointing foreign ambassadors directly.

• By vetoing executive orders.

What power does Congress have in the impeachment process?

• Congress can directly remove the president from office.

• Congress can draw up charges against an official in the House of Representatives.

• Congress can appoint a new president.

• Congress can veto the impeachment process.

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• With a simple majority vote in both chambers.

• With a 2/3 vote in each chamber of Congress.

• By appealing to the Supreme Court.

• By gaining approval from the Vice President.

Which of the following is an implied power related to raising and supporting armies?

• To create Social Security

• To regulate commerce

• To create a draft or selective service requirement

• To collect taxes

What is an example of an implied power related to regulating commerce?

• To make all laws necessary and proper

• To create the air force

• To pass minimum wage and overtime pay laws

• To raise and support armies