Unit 4 Chapter 12

Question 1

Define The Term: Enumerated Powers

Answer 1

Powers of congress listed in the constitution, specifically Article 1 Section 8

Question 2

Define The Term: Duty

Answer 2

Tax on foreign goods

Question 3

Define The Term: Excises

Answer 3

Tax on goods or services

Question 4

Define The Term: Interstate Commerce

Answer 4

Commerce between the states

Question 5

True or False: Congress is the only body that can regulate interstate commerce

Answer 5

True

Question 6

War Powers Act of 1973

Answer 6

Congress’ Attempt to restrict Presidential war powers

Question 7

Define The Term: Citizenship

Answer 7

Having the benefits of rights, and responsibilities of duties in a given country

Question 8

What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do?

Answer 8

Established a Chief Justice
5 Associate Justices
3 Circuit Courts
13 Federal courts

Question 9

Define The Term: Implied Powers

Answer 9

Powers that a government has by virtue of being a government

Question 10

Define The Term: Subpoena

Answer 10

A power of congress to compel testimony from a witness

Question 11

Define The Term: Ratification

Answer 11

Senate approval, typically of treaties or documents

Question 12

What body has sole power of ratification?

Answer 12

The Senate

Question 13

What body has sole power of confirmation of Presidential Nominations?

Answer 13

The Senate

Question 14

How many Presidents have been impeached by the House?

Answer 14

3
Johnson
Clinton
Trump

Question 15

Define The Term: Impeachment

Answer 15

Charge of Misconduct

Question 16

Define The Term: Reserved Powers

Answer 16

Formally charging a government official with misconduct

Question 17

What body has sole power of impeachment?

Answer 17

The House

Question 18

What body has sole power of conviction/removal after articles of impeachment?

Answer 18

The Senate

Question 19

Define The Term: Entitlements

Answer 19

Government programs that are required to be paid for by law/ Social Security, Medicare, etc.

Question 20

Define The Term: Pork-Barrel Spending

Answer 20

Spending on specific projects designed to get congressmen/women reelected

Question 21

Why is it important that congressmen/women are protected against simple prosecution?

Answer 21

So that they will be able to express unpopular views without fear of being jailed

Question 22

How can an constitutional amendment be proposed by congress?

Answer 22

2/3 of both houses vote for it OR by calling for a convention of states when 2/3 of state legislatures ask for it

Question 23

What does it take to pass a constitutional amendment?

Answer 23

2/3 vote by congress AND 3/4 of all state legislatures

Question 24

Define The Term: Separation of Powers

Answer 24

Splitting powers among branches of government

Question 25

Define The Term: Checks and Balances

Answer 25

Specific powers a branch of government has to restrain and control the other branches

Question 26

What is the biggest reason for congressional criticism

Answer 26

Money, specifically taxing and spending

Question 27

When was the last time the Supreme Court was updated?

Answer 27

1869

Question 28

Who selects the President in the event of a tie, or failure to gain a majority in the Electoral College?

Answer 28

The House

Question 29

Who selects the Vice President in the event of a tie, or failure to gain a majority in the Electoral College

Answer 29

The Senate

Question 30

List 3 or more ‘Implied Powers’

Answer 30

Establish Roads
Hold witnesses/violators of procedure in contempt
Issue Subpoena's
Grant immunity against prosecution
Acquire territory and govern it
Minimum Wage

Question 31

What clause in the constitution grants Congress its implied powers?

Answer 31

Necessary and Proper Clause

Question 32

What are the 5 types of powers related to Congress?

Answer 32

Enumerated
Implied
Non-legislative
Electoral
Reserved

Question 33

What section of Article 1 grants Congress most of its enumerated powers?

Answer 33

Section 8

Question 34

Define The Term: Censure

Answer 34

Formal declaration of disapproval without the force and effect of law