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What happens if the House and the Senate disagree on parts of a bill?

The bill is sent to the president.

The bill is voted on by all members of Congress.

The bill is discussed further in conference.

The bill is dropped and goes no further.

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Which statement describes Congress’s power of oversight?

Congress decides which cases are taken up by the Supreme Court.

Congress supervises the daily workings of the executive and judicial branches.

Congress has the power to remove anyone from office who is doing a poor job.

Congress can check other branches of government through impeachment and appointment.

Which group does an individual member of the House represent?

the people in their district

everyone in their state

everyone in their country

only the people who voted for them

What is one important way the legislative branch affects both the executive and judicial branches?

Congress approves the president’s nominees for the Supreme Court.

Congress nominates all cabinet members and Supreme Court justices.

Congress establishes the daily agenda for the executive and judicial branches.

Congress can decide whether certain laws are constitutional.

What is one difference between senators and representatives?

Members of the House represent entire states, while senators represent districts.

Senators serve two-year terms, while representatives serve six-year terms.

Senators must be US citizens, while representatives do not have to be.

Members of the House represent districts, while senators represent entire states.

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