Which statement best summarizes the role of Congress as outlined in Article I of the Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
Congress is a democratic governing body responsible for creating a federal budget and making national laws.
Congress is a democratic governing body responsible for creating a federal budget and making national laws.
Congress is a democratic governing body responsible for ratifying treaties that are negotiated by the president.
Congress is a democratic governing body responsible for ratifying treaties that are negotiated by the president.
Congress is a democratic governing body responsible for levying taxes and interpreting laws.
Congress is a democratic governing body responsible for levying taxes and interpreting laws.
Congress is a democratic governing body with impeachment power and the ability to enforce laws.
Congress is a democratic governing body responsible for creating a federal budget and making national laws.
Which type of visual aid would you construct to best explain the legislative process?(1 point)
Responses
a T-Chart showing the process of the passage of the bill in both houses and then moving on for the president’s approval
a T-Chart showing the process of the passage of the bill in both houses and then moving on for the president’s approval
a flowchart showing the process of the passage of the bill in the House of Representatives and then the Senate
a flowchart showing the process of the passage of the bill in the House of Representatives and then the Senate
a Venn diagram showing the process of the passage of the bill in both houses and then the president’s approval
a Venn diagram showing the process of the passage of the bill in both houses and then the president’s approval
a flowchart showing the passage of the bill in both houses and then moving on for the president’s approval
How can Congress override the president’s veto of a bill?(1 point)
Responses
with a two-thirds majority in both houses
with a two-thirds majority in both houses
by using the filibuster
by using the filibuster
with a simple majority in both houses
with a simple majority in both houses
with a two-thirds majority in conference committees
with a two-thirds majority in both houses
Which of the following statements best explains the importance of taxing by Congress?(1 point)
Responses
The importance of taxing is to raise revenue for the federal government.
The importance of taxing is to raise revenue for the federal government.
The importance of taxing is to decrease the national debt.
The importance of taxing is to decrease the national debt.
The importance of taxing is to help all citizens fund and pay for personal living expenses.
The importance of taxing is to help all citizens fund and pay for personal living expenses.
The importance of taxing is to eliminate personal consumer debt and loans.
The importance of taxing is to eliminate personal consumer debt and loans.
The importance of taxing is to raise revenue for the federal government.
Use the chart to answer the question.
Power of the House of Representatives Power of the Senate
A. Initiate revenue bills Choose the president if no majority in Electoral College
B. Impeach federal officials Confirm presidential appointments
C. Convict federal officials in impeachment trial Ratify treaties
D. Negotiate treaties Declare war
Use the chart to identify the correct powers of each congressional chamber as outlined in Article I of the Constitution.
(1 point)
Responses
Power of the House of Representatives: A. Initiate revenue bills, B. Impeach federal officials
Power of the Senate: C. Ratify treaties, D. Declare war
Use the chart to answer the question.
Power of the House of Representatives Power of the Senate
A. Initiate revenue bills Choose the president if no majority in Electoral College
B. Impeach federal officials Confirm presidential appointments
C. Convict federal officials in impeachment trial Ratify treaties
D. Negotiate treaties Declare war
Use the chart to identify the correct powers of each congressional chamber as outlined in Article I of the Constitution.
(1 point)
Responses
B
B
D
D
C
C
A
Power of the House of Representatives: B. Impeach federal officials
Power of the Senate: D. Declare war