Who presides over the Senate and can only vote to break a tie?

Vice President of the United States

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What is it called when Congress stretches its powers to meet new needs not stated in the Constitution?

Implied powers "Elastic Clause"

Name the non-legislative powers the SENATE has?

They can approve or reject the president's nominees for various offices

Congress has the power to remove from office ANY federal official who has committed serious wrongdoing

The Senate can direct the joint chiefs of staff for military incursions

Congress has the ability to judge laws unconstitutional

Give an example of how the Supreme Court checks Congress?

The Supreme Court checks Congress by declaring laws unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court can veto Congressional bills.

The Supreme Court advises Congress on legislation.

The Supreme Court can propose new laws to Congress.

Give an example of how the President checks Congress?

The President checks Congress by vetoing legislation.

The President can propose new laws to Congress.

The President can dissolve Congress at any time.

The President can appoint members of Congress directly.

When it comes to creating bills, what is a resolution?

A resolution is a formal expression of opinion or intention by a legislative body.

A resolution is a summary of legislative voting results.

A resolution is a casual agreement between two parties.

A resolution is a type of financial statement for businesses.

When bills are sent to committee, what can the committee do with the bill? Name ALL

The committee can kill the bill with a majority vote.

The committee can ignore the bill and let it die.

The committee can replace the bill.

The committee can pass the bill with a vote.

The committee creates some changes to the bill and votes to get it passed.

In the Senate, what does it mean to talk a bill to death?

It means to engage in a filibuster.

It means to pass the bill without discussion.

It means to amend the bill extensively.

It means to delay a vote indefinitely.

If the President vetoes a bill, what fraction of each house of Congress is needed to override him?

Two-thirds of each house of Congress

A simple majority in each house of Congress

Three-fourths of each house of Congress

What can the president do if he/she receives a bill? Name ALL

While Congress is adjourned, he/she can pocket veto it

Allow it to become law without a signature after 10 days while Congress is in session

The Legislative Branch

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Speaker of the House

Senate President

House Whip

Majority Leader

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The Legislative Branch

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How many members are in Congress?

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

How many members are in the Senate?

The states in the House of Representatives are divided into what?

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Representatives serve how many years before their next election?

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

Who presides over the Senate and can only vote to break a tie?

What are committees that are part of Congress permanently called?

What is it called when Congress stretches its powers to meet new needs not stated in the Constitution?

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