Government Ch. 10-11 Quiz

How many members does each state have in the senate

2

All of the following contributed to the growth of national power except A. the bill of rights B. economic crises C. wars D. advances in communications

A

All of the following expressed powers belong to congress expect A. the power to tax exports B. the power to naturalize citizens C. the power to raise an army D. the power to declare war

A

All of the following war powers are granted by Congress Except the power to A. appoint a commander in chief B. declare war C. call forth the militia D. raise and support a navy

A

Which of the following groups was LEAST likely to have supported the Necessary and Proper Clause? A. anti-federalists B. the supreme court C. federalists D. the framers

A

Which of the following is true of the House of Representatives? A. every state is represented by at least one member B. the total number of seat in the House is fixed by the Constitution C. the number of terms a representative may serve is fixed by the Constitution D. it currently has 100 members

A

Rural over-representation at the state level translated into

Rural over-representation at the nation level

Based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden, 1824, it would be reasonable to assume that Chief Justice John Marshall favored

a liberal interpretation of the Constitution

Under the Constitution, Congress has the sole power to

declare war

The federal government has often relied on____ to pay for wars or social programs.

deficit financing

Congress is given investigatory powers in order to

examine matters related to its lawmaking powers

The number of Senate seats held by each State is

fixed by the Constitution

A charge levied by the government, first paid by one person, then passed on to another

indirect tax

Gathering information useful in making legislative decisions is an example of

investigatory powers of Congress

The amount of money our nation can borrow

is limited by congress

A(n) ___ favors a broad interpretation of the Constitution, which would extend the powers of congress.

liberal constructionist

What fact disqualifies a person from representing Utah in the Senate?

the candidate has been a citizen for eight years

Why did the framers include the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?

the empower Congress to pass laws needed to carry out the expressed powers

Before the 17th Amendment was adopted, senators were chosen by

the State legislatures

The expressed powers reflect an understanding of the importance of all of the following to the nation except A. creative ideas B. education C. communication D. industry

B

Which qualification for House members is not in the Constitution? A. must have been a citizen for at least seven years B. must be at least 25 years old C. must live in the district being represented D. must live in the State from which chosen

C

the fact that Alaska has only one seat in the House is a reflection of all of the following except A. its status as a State in the union B. the size of its population C. its geographic size D. the most recent census

C

Who has the power to propose constitutional amendments?

Congress

what is a bicameral congress?

Congress composed of two separate chambers, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

All of the following are implied powers of Congress except the power to A. restrict arms sales B. fund education programs C. set maximum work hours D. censor radio and TV programs

D

Since 1789, the expansion of power of the National Government has been caused by all of the following Except A. liberal construction of the Constitution B. technological advances C. economic crises D. strict construction of the Constitution

D

which of the following is a qualification for senators? A. must have a degree in law B. must have been born in the State from which elected C. must be at least 40 years old D. must have been a citizen for at least nine years

D

Why does the Constitution guarantee that the courts may not prosecute members of Congress for what they say in the House or Senate in relation to congressional business?

Freedom of speech is a vital part of legislative debate

Congress shares foreign relations power with the

President

When must congressional elections be held?

The Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year

According to the constitution, who has the sole power to impeach the President?

The house or Representatives

To eliminate the problem of gerrymandering, Congress could

require a bipartisan panel elected by the people of the State to draw congressional districts

The implied powers doctrine, upheld in McCulloch v. Maryland, gives Congress the power to do

anything reasonably related to carrying out the expressed powers

Supreme Court ruling have been key to broadening the scope of which expressed power?

commerce power

The _____ authorizes congress to regulate all commercial interruptions between states.

commerce power

The supreme court ruling in Gibbons V. Ogden expanded the

commerce power to include all commercial interactions

What roles do the members of congress fill?

committee member, servant to constituents, and legislator

In Congress, screening bills for floor consideration in major duty of

committee members

The exclusive legal right to copy, sell, or publish a piece of creative work

copyright

If the caseloads of the federal courts should become too heavy, Congress has the power to

create new federal courts

What is required of candidates for the House of Representatives due to longstanding custom?

must currently reside in the district he or she represents

The implied powers are based on the _____, giving congress the ability to carry out its expressed powers.

necessary and proper clause

Whole those who cote a straight-party ticket would likely prefer their senators and representative to vote as _____, independents would no doubt prefer _____.

partisans/ trustees

A grant for the exclusive right to make, use, or sell new or improved inventions

patent

The commerce Clause entitles Congress to

regulate airline routes in New England

The regular period of time during which Congress conducts its business is called a

session

Senators are elected to serve

six-year terms

An emergency may prompt the President to call a(n) ____ of Congress.

special session

A(n) _____ would argue for a narrow interpretation of the powers of congress.

strict constructionist

What non legislative power may be exercised solely by the Senate?

the power to approve or reject major presidential appointments

Once the Supreme Court gave approval to the concept of implied powers

the powers became integral to the working of Congress

All treaties must be approved by a two-thirds vote of

the senate

For what purpose does the Constitution give Congress the power to regulate bankruptcy?

to establish uniform procedures for dealing with insolvent debtors

When congress chose not to reapportion following the 1920 census, it

violated the constitution

On the average, what group of people occupy the majority of seats in Congress?

white, middle-aged men