Legislative Branch

Question 1

Constitution gives powers…

Answer 1

1. To establish post offices
2. To admit new states
3. Elastic clause
4. Can coin, raise , borrow money and regulate taxes
5. Regulate all trade
6. Pass immigration laws
7. Pass bills over president veto
8. Establish and maintain armed forces (also declare war)

Question 2

Constitution forbids powers…

Answer 2

1. Past ex post facto laws
2. Tax Exports
3. Grant titles of nobility
4. Suspend Habeas Corpus (Unlawful imprisonment detention)

Question 3

In case of tie in Senate…

Answer 3

VP (President of Senate) will vote to decide

Question 4

Speaker of the House is elected by…

Answer 4

Majority Party in House of Rep

Question 5

In case of absence of VP would will act as President of the Senate. How is this person elected?

Answer 5

President Pro-Tempore

Question 6

Which part of congress can filibuster

Answer 6

Senate

Question 7

Vacancies in…
House of Rep
Senate

Answer 7

1. Special election is called by Governor
2. Governor makes a temporary appointment until the next election

Question 8

How are Representatives and Senators elected

Answer 8

Elected by majority party

Question 9

Senate Responsibilities…

Answer 9

-Pass bills
-Approve treaties made by president
-Approve selection of certain federal officers by president
-Acts as jury in impeachment case

Question 10

House of Rep Responsibilities

Answer 10

-All bills for revenue are passed here
-Sole power of impeachment
-Power to select President if no candidate has majority