Congress at Work Flashcards
A committee that exists permanently in either the House of Representatives or the Senate is called a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. permanent committee B. long-term committee C. standing committee D. enduring committee
C.
standing committee
Senator Robert Byrd from West Virginia passed away on June 28, 2010. He was still a serving Senator in West Virginia. Which of the following is a valid next step for the senatorial seat that he left empty?
A.
leave the seat empty for the remainder of his term, leaving West Virginia with only one Senate vote
B.
have the governor install an interim senator
C.
leave the seat empty for the remainder of his term, but give the remaining West Virginia senator two Senate votes
D.
have the President of the United states install an interim senator
B.
have the governor install an interim senator
Congressman Allan Derulo was elected as a representative to a state’s 41st district in November of 2010. If he wishes to serve again, when must he win re-election? A. November 2011 B. November 2012 C. November 2013 D. November 2014
B.
November 2012
On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig caused oil to begin gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. Soon thereafter, a committee was formed to investigate. These types of temporary committees are known as __________.
A. select committees B. short-term committees C. limited committees D. drafting committees
A.
select committees
All of the following are true of the United States Senate EXCEPT:
A.
The President of the Senate is the Vice President of the United States.
B.
Each state is represented by two individuals elected to the Senate.
C.
Senators vote on who should fill vacant seats within the Senate.
D.
You must be at least 30 years old to be eligible for election into the Senate.
C.
Senators vote on who should fill vacant seats within the Senate.
A Congressional session is when members of congress come together to perform their legislative duties. How many Congressional sessions are there per two-year term?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
A.
2
As citizens, we do not vote on all legislation directly. We appoint politicians to discuss, debate, and vote on new laws for us. This type of democracy is known as a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. direct democracy B. partial democracy C. classic democracy D. representative democracy
D.
representative democracy
Which of the following BEST represents the place of Congress in the three branches of government? A. chart A B. chart B C. chart C D. chart D
C.
chart C
Before 1913 and the passage of the 17th Amendment, Senators were elected by state legislatures. Who has the power to elect Senators today? A. voters B. Congress C. the president D. the Senate
A.
voters
Which of the following types of legislation must begin in the House of Representatives? A. revenue bills B. treaties C. impeachments D. new laws
A.
revenue bills
If Congress decided to pass a law to eliminate the penny, this would be the use of a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ power. A. enumerated B. implied C. reserved D. concurrent
A.
enumerated
All of the following are examples of implied powers EXCEPT: A. creating an Air Force B. building and funding interstate highways C. regulating televisions broadcasting D. creating a national guard
D.
creating a national guard
Gibbons v. Ogden reinforced \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. the Bill of Rights B. the states’ authority over the federal government C. the federal government’s authority over states D. ex post facto laws
C.
the federal government’s authority over states
Powers of Congress that are not specifically stated in the Constitution but are suggested by the elastic clause are known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. enumerated powers B. implied powers C. reserved powers D. concurrent powers
B.
implied powers
Congress may not suspend \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ unless a national crisis requires it. A. bills of attainder B. the Bill of Rights C. ex post facto laws D. habeas corpus
D.
habeas corpus
The Senate is given the responsibility of approving presidential nominations.
true
Which of the following is a limitation on congressional power? A. granting patents and copyrights B. setting and collecting federal taxes C. regulating interstate trade D. taxing interstate trade
D.
taxing interstate trade
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in the Constitution, outlines the limitations on congressional powers. A. Article I, Section 8 B. Article I, Section 9 C. Article II, Section 8 D. Article III, Section 9
B.
Article I, Section 9
Which of the following responsibilities is ONLY given to the House of Representatives? A. making laws B. creating revenue bills C. approving treaties D. trying impeached officials
B.
creating revenue bills
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ place(s) limitations on Congress when it comes to the rights of the citizens. A. The Bill of Rights B. Checks on the executive branch C. Checks on the judicial branch D. The elastic clause
A.
The Bill of Rights
Powers specifically outlined in the Constitution are known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. enumerated powers B. implied powers C. reserved powers D. concurrent powers
A.
enumerated powers
All of the following are examples of enumerated powers EXCEPT: A. raising and supporting a military B. establishing a national banking system C. creating immigration policy D. regulating interstate trade
B.
establishing a national banking system
Congress decides to pass a law that increases minimum wage, this is an example of using a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ power. A. enumerated B. implied C. reserved D. concurrent
B.
implied
Which congressional chamber has the power to override a presidential veto? A. both chambers B. the House of Representatives C. the Senate D. neither, only the judicial branch can override a veto
A.
both chambers
This power allows Congress to check on how the executive branch is administering the law. a. impoundment c. immunity b. legislative oversight d. impeachment
b.
legislative oversight
What was the outcome of Watkins v United States?
a.
Congress did not have to respect witness’ rights.
c.
Witnesses must testify but could not have a lawyer present.
b.
The Constitution gave witnesses minimal rights.
d.
Congress must respect witness’ rights just as a court would.
d.
Congress must respect witness’ rights just as a court would.
a witness lying under oath
perjury
In the landmark case, Wakins v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled
a.
that Congress must respect the rights of the witness during investigations.
c.
that there would not be an appeals process for Congressional court cases.
b.
that Congress and the civilian courts do not have to follow the same witness rights procedures.
d.
that government officials did not have the same rights as a civilians.
a.
that Congress must respect the rights of the witness during investigations.
A legal order that a person appear in court or produce requested documents is called a. immunity. c. writ of habeas corpus. b. contempt. d. subpoena.
d.
subpoena.
Through this power, Congress can check on how the executive branch is administering the law. a. immunity c. perjury b. legislative oversight d. subpoena
b.
legislative oversight
This action was found unconstitutional because it violated the separation of powers. a. legislative veto c. legislative powers b. presidential veto d. legislative override
a.
legislative veto
How does the Congress keep track of federal finances? a. The GAO c. The IRS b. The FCC d. The FBI
a.
The GAO
Legislative oversight involves Congress taking a close look at the actions of: a. the judicial branch c. the media b. the executive branch d. corporate America
b.
the executive branch
punishment for refusal to testify
being held in contempt
For what purpose does the Constitution give Congress the power to regulate bankruptcy?
a.
to finance projects that current revenues cannot cover
b.
to establish uniform procedures for dealing with insolvent debtors
c.
to coin money and regulate its value
d.
to act on matters affecting the nation’s security
b.
to establish uniform procedures for dealing with insolvent debtors
a legal proceeding for distributing to creditors the assets of those unable to pay their debts
bankruptcy
The ____ authorizes Congress to regulate all commercial interactions between the States.
commerce power
Per the Constitution, Congress is able to exercise "commerce power" when it comes to a. the taxing of exports. c. favoring ports in one state over another. b. regulating interstate and foreign trade d. requiring duties.
b.
regulating interstate and foreign trade
What is deficit financing?
a.
The nation is making more money than it spends.
c.
The nation is making less money than it is spending requiring the government to borrow money.
b.
The nation is balanced in the budget.
d.
The nation is printing more money so they can balance the budget.
c.
The nation is making less money than it is spending requiring the government to borrow money.
What is public debt?
a.
money borrowed but paid back in partial payment
c.
money borrowed but paid back in full
b.
money borrowed but not paid back and incurring interest
d.
money borrowed but not paid back but the interest is paid in full
b.
money borrowed but not paid back and incurring interest
The deficit is always \_\_\_\_\_ than the public debt. a. larger b. smaller c. harder to calculate d. less subject to governmental limits
b.
smaller
Which of the following powers could Congress use to help protect American car makers from foreign competition? a. the currency power b. the power of eminent domain c. the power to borrow d. the power to tax
d.
the power to tax
Some country doctors once accepted livestock as payment for medical bills, but most creditors today demand to be paid in ____.
legal tender
A(n) ____ is a monetary sum first paid by one person and then passed on to another.
indirect tax
Which of the following would BEST fit into the category of a “revenue” bill?
A.
a new law against smoking in public
B.
a new law proposed to increase federal income taxes
C.
a new law proposed to increase the size of the military
D.
a new law requiring all states to prohibit texting while driving
B.
a new law proposed to increase federal income taxes
Which of the following would BEST fit into the category of a “social” bill? A. a new law against public smoking B. a new law for military spending C. a new law for taxing American citizens D. a new law for funding welfare programs
A.
a new law against public smoking
Bills can be proposed in many areas as long as the do not violate the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Declaration of Independence B. Articles of the Confederation C. Constitution D. Connecticut Compromise
C.
Constitution
Before a bill makes it to the floor of Congress, it must first pass through \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and smaller \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ that look at the bill in detail. A. committees . . . subcommittees B. subcommittees . . . committees C. councils . . . committees D. panels . . . councils
A.
committees . . . subcommittees
Bills are referred by the __________ in the House of Representatives and the __________ in the Senate.
A.
president . . . vice president
B.
speaker of the House . . . presiding officer
C.
speaker of the House . . . Senate majority leader
D.
president . . . Senate majority leader
B.
speaker of the House . . . presiding officer
If a committee agrees to a “markup session” for a bill, this means that __________.
A.
committees are going to approve the bill and send it to the president for signing
B.
committees are going to amend the proposed bill
C.
the president is going to sign the bill in a ceremony with its sponsors
D.
a committee is sending it back down to a subcommittee for approval
B.
committees are going to amend the proposed bill
When a bill is voted on in Congress, all of the following are actions that can be taken on the bill EXCEPT: A. approve B. send back to committee C. deny D. drop
D.
drop
A pocket-veto can be used by the president only if a bill is presented to him \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ days or less before Congress goes on recess. A. ten B. six C. seven D. eight
A.
ten
In order to stall a vote on a particular bill, a senator speaks at the Senate for a prolonged period. This political tactic is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. gerrymandering B. blustering C. filibustering D. distracting
C.
filibustering
All new bills are given a letter and number code; following their coding, they are then \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to committees for closer inspection. A. passed along B. referred C. directed D. dropped
B.
referred
a charge levied by the government, to be paid only by the person on whom it is imposed
direct tax
What are the duties of person staff members in Congress, both as an administrative and legal staff and as a staff member in the field?
As an administrative, legal, and field staff, one is responsible for many duties. A staff members’ biggest duty is to help read and write legislation. Representatives do not have time to read and write everything for themselves, so the staff’s job is to go through much of the material and summarize it for them. In the role of field staff, one will be in charge of running the home office of the Congress member in his/her district. The field staff is in charge of all of the staff in this office, and communicating local concerns to the representative.
Before a bill is sent to the White House for the president’s signature, it must first \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. pass both houses in the same form B. pass both houses with a super majority C. pass the House of Representatives only D. pass the Senate only
A.
pass both houses in the same form
Summarize how the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan resulted in the Connecticut Compromise and describe the concept of a bicameral legislature.
The Connecticut Compromise represents the bringing together of two plans: one presented by the representatives from New Jersey and the other from the representatives in Virginia. The Virginia Plan called for representation of Congress based on state population only. That is, the higher a state’s population, the more representatives it would get. The Virginia Plan also proposed a bicameral legislature. This means that Congress would be composed of two houses. In contrast, the New Jersey plan called for a unicameral (or one house) legislature where representation for the states is equal, regardless of population. The Compromise brought these two plans together. The legislatures of the House of Representatives and the Senate compose the United States Congress, and they both have a different style of representation. The House of Representatives representation is based on population, and the Senate has a consistent number of representatives from each state (2) regardless of size.
Congressional committees may punish people who refuse to testify by a. holding them in contempt. c. arresting them for perjury. b. issuing a subpoena. d. giving them immunity.
a.
holding them in contempt.
If the President of the United States were accused of accepting bribes while in office what power does Congress have to bring charges against him? What are the specific responsibilities of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have the power to remove political officials from office, including the President of the United States. In order to do this, the House of Representatives must first bring formal charges against a politician. If these charges stand, the Senate will try the politician and carefully look at the charges and evidence. The entire process is called impeachment. Any politician can be impeached, but impeachment doesn’t necessarily mean a politician will be removed from office. Removal usually occurs, however, if the politician is found guilty.
The president, Congress members, lobbies, and even private citizens can propose legislations, but they do so in different ways. Discuss the different ways that these people or groups can suggest a new bill.
The president can suggest new bills through political connections or in public speeches like the State of the Union Address. Lobbies are groups that meet with political figures to try to influence political decision making. Lobbies can influence the creation of legislation through simple meetings or they can form Political Action Committees and raise money for a candidate who promises to support their cause. Any private citizen can also start a campaign for a new bill, though the road is longer. For a citizen, the process starts by meeting with a Congress member, either a representative or a senator, to discuss the reasons for a new bill.
Compare and contrast the two vetoes that the President of the United States can use to reject legislation.
The first type of veto the president can use is a traditional veto. When using this veto, the president sends the bill back to Congress while explaining the reasons he is refusing to sign the bill. The second type of veto is known as a pocket-veto. The pocket-veto is less formal, and can only be used if the president is given a bill to sign ten days or less from the Congressional recess. Since the president is given ten days to sign a bill, he can ignore or “pocket” the bill and it will be automatically vetoed. With a pocket veto, the president does not give his reasons for ignoring the bill. The advantage to the pocket-veto is that it will not be immediately sent back to Congress for an override vote.
Senatorial elections are not held at the end of every six-year term. They are actually scattered over the six-year term so that not all Senators are up for re-election in the same year. How are Senatorial elections spread out?
A.
Approximately 1/6 of Senators are up for re-election every year.
B.
Approximately 1/3 of Senators are up for re-election every two years.
C.
Approximately 2/3 of Senators are up for re-election every three years.
D.
Approximately 1/2 of Senators are up for re-election every three years.
B.
Approximately 1/3 of Senators are up for re-election every two years.
Which of the following was passed by Congress in 1978 as part of the Independent Counsel in an attempt to ensure that allegations of wrongdoings by high government officials would receive fair investigation?
a. Legislative Veto Act
b. Independent Counsel Act
c. Ethics in Government Act
d. Legislative Oversight Act
c. Ethics in Government Act
Which of the following accurately explains how Section 4 of the 25th Amendment could be applied to remove the president from office?
A.
Congress must draft a letter to the president explaining why he is being removed from office.
B.
Congress must draft a letter to the vice president explaining why the president is unfit for office.
C.
The vice president or members of the cabinet must submit a letter to Congress explaining why the president is unfit for office.
D.
The vice president must notify the president’s cabinet members and the Supreme Court that he will be assuming the office of the president.
C.
The vice president or members of the cabinet must submit a letter to Congress explaining why the president is unfit for office.
Explain why the 25th Amendment was needed and ultimately proved to be important.
The 25th Amendment was needed because before it was created, the position of vice president was left vacant 18 times because there was no procedure to name a new vice president. It ultimately proved to be important because it was used several times after it was created.
Which of the following BEST summarizes Section 1 of the 25th Amendment?
A.
In the case that the president is temporarily disabled, the vice president assumes the office of the president.
B.
If the office for the vice president is for any reason left vacant, the president appoints a new vice president to be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress.
C.
If the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office by impeachment, the vice president assumes the office of president.
D.
In the case that the president is incapable of fulfilling his or her duties, the vice president and cabinet members may submit a letter to Congress, relieving the president from his or her duties.
C.
If the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office by impeachment, the vice president assumes the office of president.
Which of the following is not true about the 25th Amendment?
A.
It outlines procedures for filling a vacancy in the office of the vice president.
B.
It provides a means of removing certain legislators from the House and the Senate.
C.
It provides a procedure for temporarily filling the office of the president in the case of disability.
D.
It outlines procedures for removing the president from office if he or she is incapable of fulfilling his or her duties.
B.
It provides a means of removing certain legislators from the House and the Senate.
Explain the difference between the 20th and 25th Amendments.
The 20th Amendment states that the vice president-elect is to replace the president-elect in the event that he or she is incapable of assuming the office. The 25th Amendment, on the other hand, explicitly outlines what is to occur in the event the presidency or vice presidency is vacant. The difference, clearly, is that the 20th Amendment is narrowly tailored to replace a president-elect prior to assuming office.
In which of the following scenarios would Section 4 of the 25th Amendment most likely be utilized?
A.
President Z will be disabled for three days due to a surgical procedure.
B.
President Y was recently caught in a money laundering scandal and was forced to resign from office.
C.
Vice President Q was forced into resignation after withholding evidence from a Congressional investigation into his tax history.
D.
Having been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease after the election, President X is rapidly losing his memory and suffering from paranoia, making it difficult to perform his duties.
D.
Having been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease after the election, President X is rapidly losing his memory and suffering from paranoia, making it difficult to perform his duties.
Hypothetical: President Obama is diagnosed with schizophrenia, a debilitating mental disorder that disrupts the process of thinking and perception of reality. Vice President Biden and the President’s cabinet are in unanimous agreement that President Obama is unfit for duty as the President of the United States. Describe the process by which the Vice President and cabinet may remove the President from office.
Firstly, VP Biden and the cabinet will submit a letter to Congress explaining why they believe that President Obama is incapable of performing his duties as president. After submitting the letter, VP Biden will immediately assume the duties of President.
Describe circumstances under which the 25th Amendment was twice enacted during the Nixon Administration.
Section 2 of the 25th Amendment was used by President Nixon when his VP, Spiro Agnew resigned and President Nixon nominated Gerald Ford. Ford became VP after the confirmation with Congress. Section 1 of the 25th Amendment was used when President Nixon resigned and VP Ford assumes the duties of president.
Explain why the roles and responsibilities of the vice president may change from administration to administration.
The roles and responsibilities of vice president may change from administration to administration because the power of the vice president comes from the president. Each president works in a different way, hence, the responsibilities of their respective VPs will also be different.
Prior to the passage of the 25th Amendment, if a vice president left office, __________.
A.
the president would appoint someone to the office
B.
Congress would vote on a cabinet member to the office
C.
the office would remain vacant until the next presidential election
D.
there would be a public vote to decide who would assume the office
C.
the office would remain vacant until the next presidential election
Per Section 2 of the 25th Amendment, what condition must be met prior to the confirmation of a new vice president?
A.
The Supreme Court must confirm the nominee.
B.
Congress must approve of the nominee with a two-thirds vote.
C.
Congress must interview and approve the nominee with a majority vote.
D.
The president must present the vice president to the general public in an official announcement.
C.
Congress must interview and approve the nominee with a majority vote.
The vice president \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, which means that no senator addresses the Senate floor without formal recognition from the vice president (or president pro tempore). He also enforces and often interprets the rules and procedures of the Senate. A. presides over the Senate B. always leads debate in the Senate C. endorses one side of the Senate debate D. decides the winners and losers in Senate debates
A.
presides over the Senate
Vice President Dick Cheney was called upon to temporarily assume the office of president when __________.
A.
President Bush was on vacation at Camp David
B.
he was sent on diplomatic missions in the Middle East
C.
President Bush attended his impeachment hearings in joint sessions of Congress
D.
President Bush, on two occasions, had to undergo surgical procedures
D.
President Bush, on two occasions, had to undergo surgical procedures
The office of the vice president was left vacant 18 times because there were no formal \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for naming someone to assume the office. A. charters B. formulas C. contracts D. procedures
D.
procedures
Under which of the following scenarios would it be appropriate for the vice president to assume the office of the president?
A.
President Obama travels to Nova Scotia to vacation with his family.
B.
President Obama must resign amid charges of fraud and tax evasion.
C.
President Obama falls ill to chronic pneumonia and must cancel his diplomatic trip to Turkey, sending Vice President Biden instead.
D.
President Obama must attend to his reelection campaign trail, requiring him to give speeches across the country, leaving Vice President Biden to attend to the President’s duties.
B.
President Obama must resign amid charges of fraud and tax evasion.
Which of the following BEST explains why the 25th Amendment was first used?
A.
It was used to fill the vacant office of the president after the death of President William Henry Harrison.
B.
It was used to fill the vacancy left after the resignation of Vice President Agnew during the Nixon Administration.
C.
After the resignation of President Nixon, the 25th Amendment was used to place Vice President Gerald Ford in the office of the president.
D.
After President Kennedy was assassinated, the 25th Amendment was used to place Vice President Lyndon Johnson in the office of the president.
B.
It was used to fill the vacancy left after the resignation of Vice President Agnew during the Nixon Administration.
Which of the following is TRUE of the role of the vice president as the president of the Senate?
A.
The vice president casts his vote only on important legislation.
B.
The vice president will occasionally preside over important Senate meetings.
C.
The vice president’s role as the president of the Senate is not specifially stated in the Constitution.
D.
The vice president is taken to a secret hideout during the president’s State of the Union Address.
B.
The vice president will occasionally preside over important Senate meetings.
Which of the following BEST explains why President Lyndon Johnson, subsequent to President Kennedy’s assassination, did not have the support of a vice president?
A.
His vice president proved to be too inexperienced to perform his duties.
B.
His vice president had to resign immediately due to allegations of tax evasion.
C.
The office remained vacant because there were no procedures for naming a new vice president.
D.
While the 25th Amendment allowed President Johnson to appoint a vice president, his nominee was tied up in Congressional hearings and interviews for most of Johnson’s first term.
C.
The office remained vacant because there were no procedures for naming a new vice president.
After Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned from his office, Gerald Ford became the new vice president because of Section 2 of the 25th Amendment. This section allows the president to __________.
A.
nominate a new vice president to be approved by Congress
B.
call for a new presidential election
C.
choose a new vice president without Congressional approval
D.
approve Congress’ nomination for a new vice president
A.
nominate a new vice president to be approved by Congress
Led by the Secretary of State, the Department of State is charged with __________.
A.
protecting citizens against foreign and domestic terror threats
B.
maintaining military equipment and facilities for US military bases all over the world
C.
managing our country’s finances and overseeing the credit and recovery industry
D.
fostering positive relationships with other countries while promoting American ideals
D.
fostering positive relationships with other countries while promoting American ideals
Which of the following accurately describes the origin of the presidential Cabinet?
A.
The Cabinet was created by Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution and was first used by President George Washington.
B.
The Cabinet was created by the Constitution and was first used by President John Quincy Adams.
C.
The Cabinet was created by Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution and was first used by President George Washington.
D.
The Cabinet was created by the 12th Amendment and was first used by President George Washington.
C.
The Cabinet was created by Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution and was first used by President George Washington.
The following question refers to a hypothetical situation.
President Obama has a Cabinet meeting scheduled next week in which the federal budget will be the principal topic of discussion. Whom might the president request to attend, in addition to the vice president and the department secretaries?
A. his wife, the First Lady B. the secretary of agriculture C. the department manager of the Office of Labor D. the director of the Office of Management and Budget
D.
the director of the Office of Management and Budget
The __________ is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the interstate highway system.
A. Office of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles B. Department of Labor C. Department of Transportation D. Office of Budget and Management
C.
Department of Transportation
Which of the following BEST summarizes the duties and responsibilities of the Department of the Interior?
A.
to protect our natural resources, administer the national parks system, and enforce federal tribal laws through the Bureau of Indian Affairs
B.
in charge of food safety, meat and plant production for human consumption, and developing and exploring new technologies in farming, pesticides, ranching and agricultural production
C.
to manage our country’s finances, help in setting the interest rates on loans, help enforce identity protection laws, and oversee the credit industry
D.
to foster positive relationships with other countries while promoting the ideals of freedom, democracy, and personal choice
A.
to protect our natural resources, administer the national parks system, and enforce federal tribal laws through the Bureau of Indian Affairs
Which of the following executive departments administers federal tribal laws?
A. Department of Homeland Security B. Department of the Interior C. Department of State D. Department of Native American Affairs
B.
Department of the Interior
President of the United States has scheduled a Cabinet meeting today to discuss energy policy with specific focus on pollution and global warming. Given what you know of the executive branch, which group of attendees would the president most likely expect to provide up-to-date information and expert insight during this meeting?
A.
the secretary of state, the director of Environmental Protection Agency, and the White House chief of staff
B.
the director of the Environmental Protection Agency, the chairperson of the Council on Environmental Quality, and the secretary of energy
C.
the chairperson of the Council on Environmental Quality, the secretary of defense, and the Department of Homeland Security
D.
the director of the Environmental Protection Agency, the secretary of energy, and the chairperson of the National Security Council
B.
the director of the Environmental Protection Agency, the chairperson of the Council on Environmental Quality, and the secretary of energy
