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Article I: Congress Answers

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Which of these is the next step in the lawmaking process after a bill is drafted?

A
The bill is sent to the president.
B
The chamber votes on the bill.
C
The president signs or vetoes the bill.
D
The bill is introduced in Congress.
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A
implied
B
expressed
C
ex post facto
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Which of these is an expressed power of Congress?

A
admitting new states
B
creating a national banking system
C
eliminating amendments to the Constitution
D
determining what is cruel and unusual punishment
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What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?

A
The law returns to being introduced in the House or the Senate.
B
The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
C
The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered, it is effectively dropped.
D
The president’s decision is scheduled for review within a year.
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After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?

A
It is debated on the floor.
B
It is sent to the other house.
C
It is reviewed in committee.
D
It is approved by a vote.
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What is considered the most important power Congress holds?

A
collecting taxes
B
electing leaders
C
creating laws
D
determining citizenship
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What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

A
describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch
B
defining bicameral and unicameral houses
C
explaining the veto and override processes
D
reviewing the executive branch of the government
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Which statement applies to both senators and representatives?

A
They serve four-year terms.
B
They can be expelled for breaking rules.
C
They must have a college education.
D
They are required to be registered voters.
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Most of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution describes what kind of congressional powers?

A
virtual
B
expressed
C
reserved
D
interpretive
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Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?

A
Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be.
B
The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision.
C
The clause deals with implied powers that are ambiguously defined.
D
The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state.

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