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Article I: Congress Answers

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

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The bill is sent to the president.
B
The chamber votes on the bill.
C
The president signs or vetoes the bill.
D
The bill is introduced in Congress.
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Which of these steps in the lawmaking process might happen after a bill is sent to the president?

A
The president can veto the bill.
B
The president can send it to committee.
C
The president can ask the house to debate it.
D
The president can send it to the other house.
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most

c
collecting taxes
e
electing leaders
c
creating laws
d
determining citizenship
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After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?

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It is debated on the floor.
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It is sent to the other house.
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It is reviewed in committee.
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It is approved by a vote.
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What statement about the Necessary and Proper Clause is accurate?

A
It is the source of implied powers.
B
It is written so as not to be open to debate.
C
It specifically refers to both financial and military powers.
D
It specifically reserves powers to other branches.
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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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What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?

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The law returns to being introduced in the House or the Senate.
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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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Congress has the expressed financial power to

A
establish a national banking system.
B
create and collect new taxes.
C
order the president to borrow money.
D
seize property for government projects.
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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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They serve four-year terms.
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They can be expelled for breaking rules.
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They must have a college education.
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They are required to be registered voters.

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