Congressional Powers and Investigations

The video tutorial by Mr. Huff covers the non-legislative powers of Congress, including their role in the presidential election process, impeachment, treaties, appointments, and investigations. It explains how Congress acts as a check on the executive and judicial branches, ensuring a balance of power. The tutorial also highlights specific amendments and historical examples to illustrate these powers.

What are non-legislative powers of Congress primarily used for?

• Creating new laws

• Providing checks on other government branches

• Managing state budgets

• Conducting foreign diplomacy

Under what condition does the House of Representatives decide the presidential election?

• When the Supreme Court intervenes

• When there is a tie in the popular vote

• When the Senate is unable to reach a decision

• When no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes

Which amendment outlines the process for the House of Representatives to decide a presidential election?

• 10th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 25th Amendment

What is the role of the Senate in the impeachment process?

• To draft articles of impeachment

• To conduct the trial and vote on removal

• To appoint a special prosecutor

• To bring formal charges against the official

What is the primary purpose of Congress's power to impeach?

• To remove officials for criminal offenses

• To delay legislative processes

• To remove officials for policy disagreements

• To replace officials with preferred candidates

What must the Senate do to approve a presidential nomination?

• Hold a public referendum

• Receive approval from the House

• Achieve a two-thirds majority vote

• Obtain a simple majority vote

What is required for the Senate to approve a treaty negotiated by the President?

• Approval from the House

• A unanimous vote

• A simple majority vote

• A two-thirds majority vote

Which of the following is a reason Congress might conduct an investigation?

• To appoint a new Supreme Court justice

• To draft the federal budget

• To negotiate international treaties

• To gather information for new legislation

What is one of the implied powers of Congress related to investigations?

• To declare war

• To veto state laws

• To conduct federal investigations

• To issue executive orders

Why might Congress investigate the operations of executive branch agencies?

• To appoint new agency heads

• To oversee and ensure proper functioning

• To reduce federal spending

• To draft new constitutional amendments