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What role does the US vice president have in Congress?

A
to lead the Senate
B
to sign bills into law
C
to nominate Supreme Court justices
D
to lead the House of Representatives
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What happens when a bill goes to committee after being introduced in the House or the Senate?

A
The committee passes the bill and sends it on to the other congressional chamber.
B
The committee votes on whether to stop the bill or let it move on to the next step in the process.
C
The committee consults with the president to see whether they are likely to sign the bill into law.
D
The committee decides whether the bill needs to be changed or can be voted on as is.
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Read the passage.Foziah has wanted to run for the Senate since she became a US citizen seven years ago. She grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, and knows how important it is to have a government that works for the people. At 26, she believes she has some great ideas and a lot to offer her adopted country. However, Foziah learns she cannot run for the US Senate at this time.

A
Foziah’s state already has one female senator.
B
Foziah’s state does not allow anyone under 40 to run for office.
C
To become a senator, you need to have been born in the United States.
D
To become a senator, you need to be at least 30 and have been a US citizen for at least nine years.
4

Which best describes the role of the Speaker of the House?

A
to be the leader of the Senate
B
to be the lead representative
C
to introduce bills
D
to give speeches
5

Which statement describes Congress’s power of oversight?

A
Congress decides which cases are taken up by the Supreme Court.
B
Congress supervises the daily workings of the executive and judicial branches.
C
Congress has the power to remove anyone from office who is doing a poor job.
D
Congress can check other branches of government through impeachment and appointment.
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What happens when both the House and the Senate have approved a bill?

A
The bill is written and made into law.
B
The bill moves to the president for signature.
C
The bill is placed on a ballot for a public vote.
D
The bill is reviewed by the vice president.
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What happens if the House and the Senate disagree on parts of a bill?

A
The bill is sent to the president.
B
The bill is voted on by all members of Congress.
C
The bill is discussed further in conference.
D
The bill is dropped and goes no further.
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California has a population of nearly 40 million. Wyoming has a population of just under six hundred thousand.

A
Both states have the same number of senators and representatives.
B
California has more senators and representatives than Wyoming.
C
California has more senators than Wyoming but the same number of representatives.
D
Both states have the same number of senators, but California has more representatives.
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Read this excerpt from Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution.The Congress shall have Power . . .To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;To provide and maintain a Navy;To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions

A
to declare war
B
to create laws
C
to collect taxes
D
to control trade
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Read this excerpt from Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution.The Congress shall have Power . . .To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes

A
to declare war
B
to create laws
C
to collect taxes
D
to control trade

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