How does the principle of separation of powers limit Congress?(1 point)
Responses
Congress cannot enforce the laws that they make.
Congress cannot enforce the laws that they make.
Congress must rely on the executive branch to introduce legislation.
Congress must rely on the executive branch to introduce legislation.
Congress must share its power with individual state governments.
Congress must share its power with individual state governments.
Congress must interpret legislation for the courts.
Congress cannot enforce the laws that they make.
Which of the following are examples of non-legislative functions of Congress? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
approving presidential treaties
approving presidential treaties
impeaching a president
impeaching a president
debating a law about health care reform
debating a law about health care reform
passing a federal budge
- Approving presidential treaties
- Impeaching a president
Why is support for the Electoral College greater in small population states than it is in larger population states?(1 point)
Responses
The smaller population states have more power by using the Electoral College than they would otherwise.
The smaller population states have more power by using the Electoral College than they would otherwise.
The smaller population states tend to agree with the Electoral College’s candidate for president.
The smaller population states tend to agree with the Electoral College’s candidate for president.
The smaller population states don’t have the financial support for running popular vote elections.
The smaller population states don’t have the financial support for running popular vote elections.
The smaller population states are happier to let a small group of people choose the presid