Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
Which of the following best describes the membership of a joint committee, such as the Joint Economic Committee?
minority party members in the House
majority party members in the Senate
members from both the House and Senate
members from either the House or Senate
Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
“A Bill to Raise the Tax Rate on Those Earning Over One Million Dollars Annually.” A bill with a title like this one could
only originate in the House
only originate in the Senate
begin in either part of Congress
begin in a Conference Committee
Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
If the majority party in the House is the Democratic party, then the
President pro tempore will be a member of the Democratic party
President pro tempore will be a member of the Republican party
Speaker will be a member of the Democratic party
Speaker will be a member of the Republican party
Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
“To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.” U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8
The quote above is
also known as the “elastic clause” because it narrows the powers of Congress to those specifically listed
a way that the powers of Congress are expanded through requesting permission from the judicial branch
also known as the “elastic clause” because it gives Congress flexibility in the types of legislation it passes
a way that the powers of Congress are limited because it gives the judicial branch power to eliminate laws
Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
“Each representative who wishes to speak on the bill will be allowed five minutes.” A statement like this one would be the work of the
Standing Committee
Conference Committee
House Rules Committee
Senate Rules Committee
Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
A committee that will only exist temporarily to create a certain type of bill would be a
standing committee
ad hoc committee
rules committee
joint committee
Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
According to Article I of the U.S. Constitution,
only the House has the power to approve foreign treaties and presidential appointments
only the Senate has the power to approve foreign treaties and presidential appointments
the Senate approves foreign treaties and the House approves presidential appointments
the House approves foreign treaties and the Senate approves presidential appointments
Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
Which of the following reflects Congress acting on an implied power in the Constitution?
ordering the creation of a new design for a quarter coin
approving the spending of funds for new army vehicles
creating a set of national standards for public schools
making a change to the rates charged for income tax
Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
Which of the following lists the qualifications for U.S. Senate as described in Article I of the Constitution?
at least 25 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 25 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 30 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 30 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
Which of the following statements is true about the U.S. Senate?
Its members have six-year terms, with one-third of the total members up for re-election every two years.
Its members have six-year terms, with the majority of its members facing re-election every four years.
Its members have two-year terms, with one-third of the total members up for re-election every two years.
Its members have two-year terms, with the majority of its members facing re-election every four years.
Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
The U.S. Senate contains
435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
435 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
100 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
Which of the following lists the qualifications for U.S. House of Representatives as described in Article I of the Constitution?
at least 25 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 25 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 30 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 30 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Policy and Elections 03.01 LC
The U.S. House of Representatives contains
435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
435 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
100 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
