Chapter 13: Congress Day 5

Question 1

Members of Congress have also formed unofficial groups to pursue particular goals and interest

Answer 1

Caucus and Coalitions

Question 2

Name 1 Caucus or Coalition

Answer 2

Congressional Women’s political caucus

Question 3

How many powers does Congress have?

Answer 3

18

Question 4

Where are Congress’s powers found?

Answer 4

Article 1 Section 8

Question 5

What are the names of Congresses powers

Answer 5

Enumerated Powers

Question 6

Can stretch used powers for future needs

Answer 6

Necessary and Proper Clause

Question 7

Linked to Implied Powers

Answer 7

Necessary and Proper Clause

Question 8

Congress oversees executive agencies to make sure they carry out passed laws

Answer 8

Oversight

Question 9

Senate must confirm or approve key officials appointed to office by president

Answer 9

Confirmation

Question 10

The house can impeach a federal official (like a president) by voting and accusing wrongdoing

Answer 10

Impeachment

Question 11

Senate conducts trials of impeachment on officials and voters on whether they should be removed or not

Answer 11

Impeachment

Question 12

Senate must ratify/approve all treaties negotiated by president before it can be a law

Answer 12

Ratification

Question 13

Congress can vote to override/reverse a presidents veto

Answer 13

Override

Question 14

Congress, with a vote of both houses, can propose an amendment to constitution

Answer 14

Amendment

Question 15

This power can be used to change the constitution, even if it might overrule the Supreme Court

Answer 15

Amendment