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WorksheetsHonors Unit 3 Review
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Powers of Congress that are written in the Constitution are
inherent powers
implied powers
enumerated powers
reserved powers
Powers of Congress that are "hinted at" but not specifically mentioned in the Constitution are
inherent powers
implied powers
enumerated powers
reserved powers
Congress regulating the buying and selling of goods on the Internet would be an example of which power?
commerce power
power of the purse
"advice and consent" power
war powers
Congress approving spending bills for the federal budget would be an example of which power?
commerce power
power of the purse
"advice and consent" power
war powers
Which chamber of Congress has the sole power of impeachment?
House of Representatives
Senate
Which chamber of Congress has the sole power of approving presidential appointments and treaties?
House of Representatives
Senate
Which chamber of Congress has the sole ability to filibuster a bill?
House of Representatives
Senate
Which chamber of Congress has a Rules Committee to set time and amendment limits on the debate of a bill?
House of Representatives only
Senate only
Both
Who is the most powerful leader in all of Congress?
Senate majority leader
Vice-President
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
Who holds the highest leadership position in the Senate?
Senate majority leader
Vice-President
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the Senate
Most committees in the House and Senate are
select committees
subject committees
standing committees
joint committees
Members of the House Ways and Means Committee hold a hearing to interrogate an executive branch official about his department's implementation of a tax law. This is an example of
casework
congressional oversight
senatorial courtesy
logrolling
Which of the following is the FIRST place a bill goes to after being introduced and numbered?
the appropriate standing committee
the Rules Committee
the floor of the chamber
a conference committee
When would a bill go to a conference committee?
if the president vetoes a bill
after a bill passes through one chamber of Congress
if the House and Senate each pass different versions of a bill
if a bill is stuck in a standing committee
When a president puts a bill aside for 10 days and Congress adjourns during that time, what happens to the bill?
it automatically becomes law
it automatically dies
nothing happens
it is sent back to Congress for reconsideration
When a president puts a bill aside for 10 days and Congress is still in session during that time, what happens to the bill?
it automatically becomes law
it automatically dies
nothing happens
it is sent back to Congress for reconsideration
A member of Congress votes according to how they personally want to vote on a bill. This is an example of which model of Congressional voting?
delegate
trustee
partisan
politico
A member of Congress votes according to how their constitutents want them to vote on a bill. This is an example of which model of Congressional voting?
delegate
trustee
partisan
politico
A member of Congress votes according to how their political party wants them to vote on a bill. This is an example of which model of Congressional voting?
delegate
trustee
partisan
politico
Senator A promises to vote for Senator B's bill if Senator B in turn votes for Senator A's bill. This is an example of
cloture
franking privilege
pork barrel
logrolling
The president nominates a federal judge from New York to the Supreme Court. He consults with the two senators from NY about their support for the nomination. This is an example of
germaneness
franking privilege
senatorial courtesy
logrolling
An nongermane amendment that is attached to a bill in order to help it pass is a
rule
rider
clause
stipulation
If cloture is passed, what is the total maximum time a bill can be debated?
1 hour
10 hours
20 hours
30 hours
What is the minimum number of senators needed to invoke cloture and prevent a filibuster?
25
50
51
60
How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
50
100
350
435
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
50
100
350
435
How long is a House member's term in office?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How long is a senator's term in office?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How long does a member of Congress need to be a citizen in order to run for office?
2 years for a House member, 4 years for a senator
7 years for a House member, 9 years for a senator
6 years for both members of the House and Senate
12 years for a House member, 14 years for a senator
How often are the number of House seats reapportioned (redistributed) amongst the states?
every 4 years
every 6 years
every 8 years
every 10 years
Drawing House districts in way to give one's party an advantage in elections is known as
cloture
logrolling
gerrymandering
franking privilege
One of Senator Hollis's constituents seeks help from one of his offices on getting a government form filled out. This is an example of
cloture
casework
pork barrel
franking privilege
Representative Simmons works to secure funding for a new research facility that will benefit his district back home. This is an example of
cloture
casework
pork barrel
franking privilege
Which of the following is one of your U.S. senators from Virginia?
Jennifer McClellan
Tim Kaine
Tim Scott
John Fetterman
Which of the following is one of your U.S. senators from Virginia?
Mark Warner
Jennifer McClellan
Joe Manchin
Elizabeth Warren
Which of the following is your U.S. House representative from the 4th district of Virginia?
Mark Warner
Jennifer McClellan
Ben Cardin
Tim Kaine
Which chamber of Congress has the sole power of impeachment?
House of Representatives
Senate
Both the House and Senate
Which chamber of Congress has the sole power of filibustering a bill?
House of Representatives
Senate
Both the House and Senate
Which chamber of Congress has the sole power of confirming (approving) presidential appointments and treaties?
House of Representatives
Senate
Both the House and Senate
Which chamber of Congress has a Rules Committee to set limits on the floor debate of a bill?
House of Representatives
Senate
Both the House and Senate
Which chamber of Congress was the only one directly elected by the people before the 17th Amendment?
House of Representatives
Senate
Both the House and Senate
Which political party currently controls the U.S. House of Representatives?
Republicans
Democrats
Which political party currently controls the U.S. Senate?
Republicans
Democrats
What is the highest leadership position in the House of Representatives (and most powerful position in all of Congress)?
President Pro Tempore
Majority Leader
Vice-President
Speaker of the House
Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress?
taxing, spending, and borrowing money
declaring war
appointing federal judges
regulating commerce
Which congressional leadership position is in charge of leading and strategizing the legislative agenda for their party on a daily basis in the chamber?
floor leader
whip
speaker
president
Which of the following illustrates the "power of the purse"?
Congress authorizes all government spending
The president drafts a budget for the government
Congress investigates the Department of the Treasury
The president vetoes a large spending bill
