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4.11- Non-Legislative Powers of Congress
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Shane McBurney
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Multiple Choice
In which situation does Article II, Section 2’s requirement for the Senate’s advice and consent come into play?
A presidential candidate must choose a running mate to run for vice president.
The president is working out the details for legislation to suggest to Congress.
The president wants to appoint someone to a position in the federal executive branch.
The Supreme Court is considering whether an action by the president is unconstitutional.
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Match the responsibility to the chamber of Congress.
selects a president if no presidential candidate gets a majority of electoral votes
selects a vice president if no vice presidential candidate gets a majority of electoral votes
Confirms a nominee for vice president if the position is vacant
House of Representatives
Senate
both houses
House of Representatives
Senate
both houses
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Match the role to the group or person responsible for the role.
reviews the accusations and starts the impeachment process
serves as jury in the impeachment trial
presides over the case if a president or vice president is impeached
House of Representatives
Senate
chief justice of the Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
chief justice of the Supreme Court
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Drag to order the steps of the impeachment process.
A committee reviews the accusations.
The House of Representatives votes on whether to impeach the official.
The accused official goes to trial in the Senate
The Senatevotes on whether to remove the accused official from office.
The accused official is removed from office.
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Multiple Choice
Which statement accurately describes checks and balances in the treaty-making process?
The Constitution requires a committee of senators to be part of treaty negotiations with foreign officials.
The president can veto the Senate’s decision to ratify a treaty with a foreign country.
Both chambers of Congress must approve a treaty, preventing one chamber from holding too much power.
The need for a supermajority vote in the Senate means multiple people are involved in authorizing the treaty.
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Match the example to the power it represents.
In 1947, Congress started the process of changing the Constitution to include the rule that no person can be elected president more than twice.
In 1876, the House of Representatives voted to formally accuse Secretary of War William Belknap of financial crimes. He went to trial in the Senate and was acquitted.
In 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the position of Supreme Court justice. The Senate confirmed the nomination.
proposing amendments
impeachment
advice and consent in the appointment of
proposing amendments
impeachment
advice and consent in the appointment of
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Open Ended
Reflecting on today's lesson, why do you think it is important for Congress to have non-legislative powers in addition to its lawmaking responsibilities?
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