Chapter 13: Congress Day 7

Question 1

Declaring war is the power of who?

Answer 1

Congress

Question 2

Who is the president in chief of armed forces

Answer 2

President

Question 3

Who shares war making powers

Answer 3

Congress & The President

Question 4

Who must approve if any overseas troops are sent for deployment

Answer 4

Congress

Question 5

Congress also must approve if what happens with its troops

Answer 5

If they stay longer than 90 days overseas

Question 6

Congress can authorize military action in order for what?

Answer 6

Passing a joint resolution

Question 7

The care and feeding of constituents

Answer 7

Casework

Question 8

Members of congress must approve help with the federal government’s problems

Answer 8

Casework

Question 9

Legislators are able to use their authority to do what?

Answer 9

Connect with its citizens

Question 10

Are chosen by the majority party through a vote of its party caucus

Answer 10

Committee Chairs

Question 11

The choice of chairs is through what rule

Answer 11

Senority

Question 12

What are some other factors that come into account when picking committee chair members?

Answer 12

Loyalty to Party, Political Skill, Trustworthiness

Question 13

The Most senior member of the minority party

Answer 13

Ranking Members

Question 14

What is the best predictor for leadership in senate?

Answer 14

Senoirty