Government H Congressional Powers

Question 1

Money set aside by legislature for a specific purpose

Answer 1

Appropriation

Question 2

Proposal for a law that would apply for particular individual or group of individuals

Answer 2

Private bill

Question 3

Additional provision added to a bill or other measures under the construction by a legislature having little connection with the subject matter of the bill

Answer 3

Rider

Question 4

Proposal for law that would apply for everyone within their jurisdiction

Answer 4

Public bill

Question 5

To set a congressional bill aside in committee without considering it

Answer 5

Pigeonholing

Question 6

A statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one house of Congress and passed by that house alone

Answer 6

Resolution

Question 7

A resolution passed by both houses, requires the president’s signature, and has the force of a law

Answer 7

Joint resolution

Question 8

Covers matters requiring the action of both houses but on which a law is not needed.

Answer 8

Concurrent resolution

Question 9

When a president kills a bill that is passed the last ten days; Congress is in session by simply refusing to act on it

Answer 9

Pocket veto

Question 10

A session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill

Answer 10

Hearing

Question 11

What specific types of bills must originate in the House of Representatives?

Answer 11

Bills that raise revenue (or taxes)

Question 12

Define Congress’ authority to regulate interstate commerce and identify the powers granted to Congress through interstate commerce beyond the simple regulation of monetary transactions.

Answer 12

The Commerce Power allows Congress to regulate foreign commerce and interstate commerce.

Court rulings provide Congress authority over broadcasting, banking and finance, air and water pollution, and civil rights. Congress gave itself power to regulate working conditions.

Question 13

Define Congress’ authority to monitor and regulate naturalization.

Answer 13

Foreign Policy Powers allows Congress to monitor and regulate naturalization

Question 14

Why would Congress grant immunity to a Congressional witness providing testimony?

Answer 14

In 1957, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress must also respect all constitutional rights of witnesses. Congress can grant immunity to witnesses, which sidesteps the Supreme Courts’ 1957 ruling. It allows witnesses to provide self-incriminating testimony without worry.

Question 15

Define Executive oversight and how it is used.

Answer 15

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Question 16

When does Congress need a ⅔ vote from both houses? (There are two reasons)

Answer 16

To override a president’s veto

Amendments to the Constitution

Question 17

What did the 1974 Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act do?

Answer 17

It increased Congressional role in planning the Federal Budget by prohibiting the president from impounding (or refusing to spend money appropriated for programs) unless both houses of Congress agree

Question 18

What is the “necessary and proper clause?”

Answer 18

Implies that Congress has powers beyond those listed in the Constitution

Question 19

About what percentage of bills become law?

Answer 19

Less than 10%

Question 20

What is legislative oversight?

Answer 20

Legislature’s review and evaluation of selected activities of the executive branch of the government