Article I: Congress

Question 1

Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution?

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creating a law ex post facto

Question 2

most

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creating laws

Question 3

What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

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describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch

Question 4

According to the Constitution, how long is a senator’s term?

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six years

Question 5

Which of these steps in the lawmaking process might happen after a bill is sent to the president?

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The president can veto the bill.

Question 6

Congress checks on the power of the presidency by

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overriding a presidential reversal or veto.

Question 7

Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate?

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A bill can have a second chance after a veto.

Question 8

Which of these is an expressed power of Congress?

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admitting new states

Question 9

Which of these is the next step in the lawmaking process after a bill is drafted?

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The bill is introduced in Congress.

Question 10

Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?

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The clause deals with implied powers that are ambiguously defined.

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