Exam 12: Congress

Which of the following is NOT true about sponsoring a bill?

The power of advice and consent on treaties and presidential nominations was given solely to the

Discuss the legislative and constituent responsibilities of Congress. Which of these has the most impact on elections?

The sum of loans and interest that the federal government has accrued over time to pay for the federal deficit is known as

In the Senate, who can try to amend legislation on the floor?

War powers are shared between Congress and

State what the general welfare clause allows Congress to do.

The majority party elects the _________, but unlike the Speaker of the House, this position is not written into the Constitution.

Discuss the meaning of home style.

To be a U.S. senator, an individual must be at least ________ years old, and have been a U.S. citizen for ________ years before taking office.

What are advocacy caucuses? Explain their purpose.

After a bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives, where does it go from there? Provide a brief explanation of the process.

Who brings the formal charges in an impeachment?

Senators can use the practice known as a hold in order to _______ a bill for a minimum of twenty-four hours .

In the 1950s, when the vice president became increasingly more active in the executive branch, the Senate began appointing ________ as its president pro tempore.

How do the constitutional requirements for members of the House of Representatives and the Senate differ? Why is that?

A(n) _________ is the member  of a committee  from the minority party with the greatest seniority.

A _________ committee is a permanent committee with the power to write legislation and report it to the full chamber.

When Congress exercises its power to allocate a set amount of federal dollars for a specific program or agency, it is using its ability to

A political party needs ________ to gain majority control of the Senate.