Legislative Branch - True or False?
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- Q1The powers of Congress that are specifically listed in the Constitution are known as enumerated or delegated powers.FalseTrue120s
- Q2One enumerated power of Congress is to lead the army during war.FalseTrue120s
- Q3To be in the U.S. Senate, you must be at least 25 years old.TrueFalse120s
- Q4To be in the U.S. House of Representatives, you must have been a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years.TrueFalse120s
- Q5One example of a “check” on the power of Congress is the override.TrueFalse120s
- Q6The Erratic Clause gives Congress the power to pass all laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its powers.TrueFalse120s
- Q7All bills must start in the U.S. House of Representatives.FalseTrue120s
- Q8Vetoes and overrides are examples of the system of separation of powers.FalseTrue120s
- Q9During the impeachment process, the Supreme Court holds the trials.TrueFalse120s
- Q10When considering a bill, Congressmen should think about their constituents (people they represent) back home.TrueFalse120s
- Q11In Congress, being in a political party is like being on a team.FalseTrue120s
- Q12Members of Congress always agree with their political party about bills.TrueFalse120s
- Q13People in the same political party share the same opinions about movies.TrueFalse120s
- Q14If people in Congress do a bad job, voters back home can kick them out.TrueFalse120s
- Q15Congress can collect taxes for certain reasons.FalseTrue120s