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Article I: Congress Answers

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Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution?

A
creating a law ex post facto
B
borrowing money from the government
C
passing “necessary and proper” laws
D
regulating trade with foreign countries
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Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate?

A
A bill can only originate in the Senate.
B
A bill can have a second chance after a veto.
C
A bill can only originate in the House of Representatives.
D
A bill can often be passed quickly and easily.
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What does Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution explain?

t
the reason for a unicameral house
t
the process for creating a law
t
the steps for selecting a state representative
t
the requirements of citizenship
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According to the Constitution, how long is a senator’s term?

t
two years
f
four years
s
six years
e
eight years
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Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?

A
Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be.
B
The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision.
C
The clause deals with implied powers that are ambiguously defined.
D
The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state.
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Powers that are shared between Congress and states are referred to as

A
expressed powers
B
enumerated powers
C
implied powers
D
concurrent powers
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both

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They serve four-year terms.
T
They can be expelled for breaking rules.
T
They must have a college education.
T
They are required to be registered voters.
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Which of these is an expressed power of Congress?

A
admitting new states
B
creating a national banking system
C
eliminating amendments to the Constitution
D
determining what is cruel and unusual punishment
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What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?

T
The law returns to being introduced in the House or the Senate.
T
The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
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The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered, it is effectively dropped.
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The president’s decision is scheduled for review within a year.
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Most of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution describes what kind of congressional powers?

v
virtual
e
expressed
r
reserved
i
interpretive
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According to the Constitution, how long is a senator’s term?

A
two years
B
four years
C
six years
D
eight years
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Which statement about Congress is accurate?

A
It contains only the House of Representatives.
B
The Senate’s membership is based on a state’s population.
C
It is bicameral, according to the Constitution.
D
Membership in both houses is based on equal representation.
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Most of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution describes what kind of congressional powers?

A
virtual
B
expressed
C
reserved
D
interpretive
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Which statement applies to both senators and representatives?

A
They serve four-year terms.
B
They can be expelled for breaking rules.
C
They must have a college education.
D
They are required to be registered voters.
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Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?

A
Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be.
B
The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision.
C
The clause deals with implied powers that are ambiguously defined.
D
The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state.
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Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate?

A
A bill can only originate in the Senate.
B
A bill can have a second chance after a veto.
C
A bill can only originate in the House of Representatives.
D
A bill can often be passed quickly and easily.
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What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

A
describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch
B
defining bicameral and unicameral houses
C
explaining the veto and override processes
D
reviewing the executive branch of the government
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What is considered the most important power Congress holds?

A
collecting taxes
B
electing leaders
C
creating laws
D
determining citizenship

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