
Legislative Branch Review
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9th - 12th Grade
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Brian Ashley
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Not written in the Constitution, but are necessary and proper to carry out the expressed powers. The "Elastic Clause" stretches power of the federal gov't.
Implied Powers
Powers specifically listed in the Constitution
Examples: Congress can declare war, Congress can coin money
Expressed Powers
Legislative power
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Power of the purse
Congress has the authority to control government spending, tax, and borrow money, serving as a check on executive power. Congress approves budgets and appropriate funds.
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Actually provides money to fund programs/laws
Authorization
Proposes to authorize money
Appropriation
Types of Bills
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Multiple Choice
Which section of the Constitution describes the legislative branch?
Preamble
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
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Multiple Choice
What was the result of The Great Compromise/Connecticut Compromise?
New Jersey became a state
Connecticut became a state
2 Houses of Congress were created
The U.S. Capitol building was built
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Multiple Choice
What are 3 qualifications in House?
30 years, citizen for 9 years, and reside in state
25 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in state
20 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in the US
25 years, citizen for 14 years, and reside in US
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Hierarchy of the House and Senate
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Open Ended
Define and explain the 'necessary and proper clause'.
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Open Ended
Explain the difference between expressed and implied powers.
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Open Ended
What is the purpose of the committees? What do they do?
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Multiple Choice
Why would a congressional committee want a press secretary?
to publicly share the work/accomplishments of the committee
to write everything down word for word
to go on vacation
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Open Ended
What are the duties/responsibilities of the members of Congress?
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Open Ended
Why does the census happen and what is its impact?
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Multiple Choice
What is the impact of reapportionment?
Changes the number of representatives per state
Affects electoral college votes
Influences state funding
All of the above
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Multiple Choice
What is the significance of the Supreme Court case Shaw v. Reno?
It addressed racial gerrymandering
It established voting rights
It dealt with campaign finance
It focused on voter ID laws
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Multiple Choice
What is the main argument of the essay question: Does Congress represent the will of the people?
Yes, because they are elected by the people
No, because they often act against public opinion
Yes, because they have the power to legislate
No, because they are influenced by lobbyists
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Open Ended
What is the significance of the Supreme Court Case Baker v Carr?
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Multiple Select
What are the checks and balances with the Legislative Branch?
Legislative can override a veto
Legislative can appoint judges
Legislative can declare war
Legislative can impeach the president
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Multiple Choice
How does the War Powers Resolution demonstrate the principle of checks and balances?
It expands the power of judicial review to military courts.
It allows the executive branch to determine the length of military conflicts.
It allows Congress to limit the military's authority of the executive branch.
It gives Congress oversight of military strategy and operations.
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