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The Structure and Powers of Congress

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of constitutional power allows Congress to declare war?

a)

implied

b)

denied

c)

inherent

d)

expressed

2.

Which court order forces the police to present a person in court to face charges, except in cases of rebellion or invasion?

a)

the bill of attainder

b)

ex post facto laws

c)

the writ of habeas corpus

d)

subpoenas

3.

Who has the constitutional power to regulate interstate commerce?

a)

Congress

b)

individual states

c)

Supreme Court

d)

businesses

4.

The implied power to create Social Security is based in which specific expressed power?

a)

raising and supporting armies

b)

collecting taxes

c)

making all laws necessary and proper

d)

regulating commerce

5.

Elections are conducted by

a)

the Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Supreme Court

d)

individual states

6.

Which of the following is a power given to BOTH Houses of Congress?

a)

propose amendments to the Constitution

b)

impeach public officials

c)

hold the trial of public officials

d)

approve treaties

7.

The income tax is an example of a(n)

a)

indirect tax

b)

direct tax

c)

excise tax

d)

sales tax

8.

What is a tariff?

a)

a tax on imported goods

b)

tax on exported goods

c)

a declaration of war

d)

a limit on imports

9.
Who must approve certain high officials appointed by the president?
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
States
10.

Chooses the vice president if no vice president candidate receives enough  electoral votes to win?

a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
States
11.
The basic reason for a Bill of Attainder clause is to stop a violation of?
a)
6th amendment
b)
separation of powers
c)
Federalism
d)
5th amendment
12.
The senate can ask questions during an impeachment trial because they are an?
a)
prosecuting jury
b)
inquiring jury
c)
passive jury
d)
active jury
13.
Laws that sentence people to prison without a trial...
a)
eminent domain
b)
ex post facto law
c)
bill of attainder
d)
habeas corpus
14.
People who live in the district of a member of the House of Representative is know as a?
a)
constituent
b)
constitutionalist
c)
district member
d)
progressives
15.
Which president left office at the threat of impeachment?
a)
Ford
b)
Nixon
c)
Clinton
d)
Johnson
16.

If the president is facing impeachment, who acts as the judge in their trial?

a)
speaker of the house
b)
president of the senate
c)
president pro tempore
d)
chief justice of Supreme Court
17.

An act that betrays and endangers ones country 

a)
treason
b)
felony
c)
incites a automatic declaration of war
d)
Removes habeas corpus protection
18.
For some one to be convicted in an impeachment trial the vote must be
a)
simple majority
b)
2/3 vote 
c)
unanimous
d)
Is determined by the Chief Justice
19.

A court order for a person to appear in court or produce documents is known as a(n) ____.

a)

direct tax

b)

indirect tax

c)

subpoena

d)

legal tender

20.

Which of these correctly outlines the impeachment process of the president?

a)

House of Representatives votes for impeachment, Supreme Court holds a trial, Senate votes to acquit or find guilty

b)

Senate votes for impeachment, House of Representatives holds a trial with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding over the trial

c)

The Supreme Court presides over all proceedings of an impeachment

d)

House of Representatives votes for impeachment, Senate holds a trial with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding

21.

The Necessary & Proper Clause of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to interpret their powers based on expressed powers is also known as the

a)

stretch clause

b)

rubber clause

c)

elastic clause

d)

implied powers clauses

22.

Which of these is not an expressed power granted to Congress?

a)

the postal power to create post offices and laws regulating the mail

b)

the power to declare war

c)

the power to create a national school system and national standards for teaching and learning

d)

the power to set weights and measures

23.

Which government has the power to borrow money?

a)

Federal (national) government only

b)

state & local government only

c)

Federal, state, & local governments

d)

Federal & state government only

24.

Which of the following best describes the difference between a direct tax and an indirect tax?

a)

A direct tax is one paid for by an individual whereas an indirect tax is passed on to individuals by others

b)

A direct tax is paid for by an individual whereas an indirect tax is one that is withheld from one's paycheck

c)

A direct tax is passed on to individuals by others whereas an indirect tax is one paid for by an individual

d)

A direct tax is charged to individual income whereas an indirect tax is charged to business income

25.

IN ORDER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, YOU MUST BE AT LEAST

a)

35 YEARS OLD

b)

30 YEARS OLD

c)

25 YEARS OLD

d)

BORN IN THE UNITED STATES AND BE A CITIZEN

26.

IN ORDER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SENATE, YOU MUST BE AT LEAST

a)

35 YEARS OLD

b)

30 YEARS OLD

c)

25 YEARS OLD

d)

BORN IN THE UNITED STATES AND BE A CITIZEN

27.

THE MAIN ROLE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT IN THE SENATE IS TO

a)

ASSIGN BILLS TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS

b)

ASSIST THE SPEAKER AND ADVANCE PARTY AGENDAS

c)

BREAK A TIE IN CONSTITUTIONAL VOTING

d)

Attend all meetings & make sure they all members are in line with the agenda.

28.

WHERE DO ALL TAX BILLS ORIGINATE?

a)

SENATE

b)

WHITE HOUSE

c)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

d)

SUPREME COURT

29.

3RD IN LINE FOR THE PRESIDENCY IS THE

a)

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

b)

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

c)

VICE PRESIDENT

d)

MAJORITY LEADER

30.

WHO IS CONSIDERED THE MOST POWERFUL MEMBER OF THE SENATE?

a)

MAJORITY LEADER

b)

VICE PRESIDENT

c)

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

d)

SPEAKER

31.

IF I WANT TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SENATE, I MUST...

a)

BE A NATURAL BORN U.S. CITIZEN

b)

A US CITIZEN FOR AT LEAST 7 YEARS

c)

A US CITIZEN FOR AT LEAST 9 YEARS

d)

HAVE A COLLEGE DEGREE AND PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE

32.

HOW MANY MEMBERS MAKE UP BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE?

a)

270

b)

100

c)

370

d)

535

33.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WAS ONE OF THE FIRST POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE UNITED STATES?

a)

WHIGS

b)

DEMOCRATS

c)

ANTI-FEDERALISTS

d)

FEDERALISTS

34.

THE POSTITION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE PARTY MEMBERS FALL IN LINE WITH THEIR PARTY'S AGENDA IS CALLED

a)

THE SPEAKER

b)

THE MINORITY LEADER

c)

THE MAJORITY LEADER

d)

THE WHIP

35.

THE POSTITION IN THE SENATE RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHEDULING BUSINESS AND SETTING THE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR IS CALLED

a)

THE SPEAKER

b)

THE MINORITY LEADER

c)

THE MAJORITY LEADER

d)

THE WHIP

36.

THE POSTITION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSISTING THE SPEAKER AND THEIR PARTY TO ADVANCE THEIR AGENDA?

a)

THE SPEAKER

b)

THE MINORITY LEADER

c)

THE MAJORITY LEADER

d)

THE WHIP

37.

HOW LONG IS ONE TERM IN THE SENATE?

a)

6 YEARS

b)

2 YEARS

c)

4 YEARS

d)

8 YEARS

38.

HOW LONG IS ONE TERM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES?

a)

6 YEARS

b)

2 YEARS

c)

4 YEARS

d)

8 YEARS

39.

WHICH OF THE FOLL0WING IS CONSIDERED AN ENUMERATED POWER?

a)

CREATING A NATIONAL BANK

b)

DECLARING WAR

c)

CREATING PUBLIC SCHOOLS

d)

SETTING MARRIAGE LAWS

40.

WHICH OF THE FOLL0WING IS CONSIDERED AN ENUMERATED POWER?

a)

CREATING A NATIONAL BANK

b)

RAISE AND SUPPORT AN ARMY AND NAVY

c)

CREATING PUBLIC SCHOOLS

d)

SETTING MARRIAGE LAWS

41.

What does the "Necessary and Proper" clause do?

a)

Gives congress all powers necessary and proper to carry out expressed powers

b)

Gives police all powers necessary and proper to arrest criminals

c)

Gives the president all powers necessary and proper to fight a war

42.

In 1987, President Reagan nominated Robert Bork to the Supreme Court. The Senate voted against this nomination. What congressional power is involved?

a)

judicial power

b)

non-legislative powers

c)

foreign relations and war powers

d)

voting powers

43.

If a person is convicted of a felony a naturalized citizen will lose his/her citizenship. Which congressional power is involved?

a)

citizenship and domestic powers

b)

economic powers

c)

judicial powers

d)

foreign relations and war powers

44.

If a vice president resigns from office, a new vice president must be selected and approved. This was the case when Spiro Agnew resigned as President Nixon's vice president. What congressional power is involved?

a)

economic power

b)

executive power

c)

non-legislative powers

d)

citizenship and domestic powers

45.

Congress's decision to reinstate the draft in any future wars would fall under which congressional power?

a)

economic power

b)

foreign relations and war powers

c)

non-legislative powers

d)

judicial powers

46.

American factories are concerned about the amount of imported products coming into the country. Congress wants to help support American workers by imposing a 5% tax hike on all imported goods. Which congressional power is involved?

a)

judicial powers

b)

economic powers

c)

foreign relations and war powers

d)

non-legislative powers

47.

How big is the Senate?

a)

100

b)

400

c)

435

d)

500

48.

How big is the House of Representatves?

a)

100

b)

400

c)

435

d)

500

49.

The Senate is the ___ house

a)

Upper

b)

Lower

50.

The House of Representatives is the ___ house

a)

Upper

b)

Lower

51.

Which chamber of Congress has equal representation?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

52.

Which chamber of Congress has proportionalm (based on population) representation?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Neither

d)

Both

53.

Which is NOT a power of Congress?

a)

Levy taxes

b)

appoint federal judges

c)

declare war

d)

impeach officials

54.

Which chamber of congress must initiate revenue (money) bills?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Either one can initiate them

55.

Which branch has the expressed power to declare war?

a)

Legislative branch

b)

Executive branch

c)

Judicial branch

56.

Which branch of government may propose amendments

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Bureaucracy

d)

Legislative

57.

The fifth through eighth Amendments to the Constitution deal with.......

a)

Due process of law

b)

Personal freedoms

c)

States' rights

d)

Voting rights

58.

Which article is about the Legislative Branch?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

59.
Which term means "having two houses"?
a)
Bicameral
b)
Bipartiasan
c)
Two-party
d)
Two-housal
60.
Which Constitutional "plan" created the House of Representatives?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Connecticut Plan 
d)
Georgia Plan
61.
Mathew is 27 years old, is a U.S. citizen, and has lived in the the Texas for 10 years.  Can Mathew be a Senator, Representative, both, or neither?
a)
Senator
b)
Representative
c)
Both
d)
Neither
62.
Emily is 36 years old and was born in the U.S. She has graduated for Harvard Law School and has resided in California for 15 years. Can Emily be a Senator, Representative, both, or neither?
a)
Senator
b)
Representative
c)
Both
d)
Neither
63.
Each state has ____ number of senators.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
based on states population 
64.
According to the Constitution. The President of the Senate is the
a)
President of the USA
b)
Vice-President of the USA
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
65.
A bill is
a)
a proposed law
b)
a payment Congress makes
c)
used to collect taxes
d)
an order by Congress to carry out its laws
66.

Who votes on if a president should be removed from office during an impeachment trial?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Senate

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Any U.S citizen that can vote

67.

Which section of government has the power to begin the process of impeachment?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Supreme Court

d)

The President's Cabinet

68.

If a president is impeached, who presides over the trial in the senate (who leads the trial)?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Chief Justice of the United States

c)

President Pro-Tempore

d)

Vice President

69.

Which of the following words is defined as “within the country”?

a)

domestic

b)

foreign

c)

international

d)

California

70.

What is the punishment for being removed from office by impeachment?

a)

Put in prison for life

b)

Removal from office

c)

Large money fine must be paid

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