Chapter 6

Question 0

most congressional powers are located in which article and section of the constitution?

Answer 0

the eighth

Question 1

the power of congress to make any law on any topics is limited by which amendment?

Answer 1

the 10th amendment

Question 2

which type of powers are not specifically granted

Answer 2

implied powers

Question 3

who may introduce a bill in congress?

Answer 3

any member of congress

Question 4

who may come up with an idea for a new law?

Answer 4

anyone

Question 5

the belief that congress should only exercise expressed powers and those implied powers which are absolutely necessary

Answer 5

strict constructionist

Question 6

what is one of the four actions the president may take when presented with a bill?

Answer 6

veto

can sign the bill

Question 7

congress has granted powers in writing

Answer 7

expressed

Question 8

explain the idea of “liberal construction”

Answer 8

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Question 9

during impeachment, which housse of congress conducts the trial, and convicts by a 2/3 vote?

Answer 9

senate

Question 10

during impeachment, which house of congress votes ,by a majority

Answer 10

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Question 11

what is a filibuster?

Answer 11

member of congress gives a long speech in order to not allow a decision to be made

Question 12

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Answer 12

18th clausee

Question 13

what type of powers belong to a government by necessity or custom as a sovereign national government?

Answer 13

inherent

Question 14

describe “floor action” in the senate

Answer 14

unlimited discussion

Question 15

which house of congress must all tax measures originate?

Answer 15

house of rep

Question 16

explain the idea of “strict construction”

Answer 16

congress only uses those expressed or needed powers

Question 17

which house of congress must approve treaties made by the prez with a 2/3 vote before they go into effect?

Answer 17

the senate

Question 18

what can you find in article 1 section 8 in the constitution?

Answer 18

the legislative powers of congress?

Question 19

define filibuster

Answer 19

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Question 20

what structure does congress use to divide their workload and bring subject matter expertise to the legislative process

Answer 20

committees

Question 21

what are implied powers?

Answer 21

necessary and proper, but not specifically written out

Question 22

what does the 10th amendment do to congress’ ability to make laws on any subject?

Answer 22

restricts the power of congress to do whatever they want to. can only do what’s delegated to them

Question 23

who confirms presidential appointments of judges and other civil officers?

Answer 23

the senate

Question 24

by what vote does the house of representatives impeach someone?

Answer 24

majority

Question 25

in which house of congress is floor action unlimited requiring unanimous consent to end?

Answer 25

senate

Question 26

by what vote does the senate convict someone in an impeachment?

Answer 26

2/3

Question 27

what is the role of the senate in the impeachment process?

Answer 27

senate requires 2/3 to continue

Question 28

name one of the way a filibuster can be ended

Answer 28

if the person who is conducting the filibuster is unable to continue
3/4 vote, cloture
compromise

Question 29

which house of congress must approve of a bill before it can go to the presidential for signing into law?

Answer 29

both houses

Question 30

describe floor action in the house of reps

Answer 30

rigid and limited in time and topic

Question 31

what is the role of the house of reps in the impeachment process?

Answer 31

the house makes the accusation

Question 32

how does congress override a veto by the president?

Answer 32

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Question 33

in which house of congress can the filibuster be used?

Answer 33

senate

Question 34

what are inherent powers?

Answer 34

powers that are necessity and custom

Question 35

why does congress use committees?

Answer 35

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