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Government 3.01 The Legislative Branch

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A committee that will only exist temporarily to create a certain type of bill would be a
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ad hoc committee
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"To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers." U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8 The quote above is
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also known as the "elastic clause" because it gives Congress flexibility in the types of legislation it passes
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How do the House and Senate differ in the powers related to impeachment?
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The House can impeach federal officials and then the Senate would conduct the impeachment trial.
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If the majority party in the House is the Democratic party, then the
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Speaker will be a member of the Democratic party
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"Each representative who wishes to speak on the bill will be allowed five minutes." A statement like this one would be the work of the
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House Rules Committee
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"A Bill to Raise the Tax Rate on Those Earning Over One Million Dollars Annually." A bill with a title like this one could
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only originate in the House
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Which of the following makes a true statement?
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The House has a Rules Committee to set limits on bill debate while the Senate has no time limits for debate.
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According to Article I of the U.S. Constitution,
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only the Senate has the power to approve foreign treaties and presidential appointments
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Which of the following statements is true about the U.S. Senate?
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Its members have six-year terms, with one-third of the total members up for re-election every two years.
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The U.S. Senate contains
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100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
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The U.S. House of Representatives contains
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435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
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Which of the following lists the qualifications for U.S. House of Representatives as described in Article I of the Constitution?
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at least 25 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
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Which of the following statements is true about the U.S. House of Representatives?
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Its members have two-year terms, with the entirety of its members facing re-election every two years.