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Article I: Congress Answers

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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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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 of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution?

A
creating a law ex post facto
B
borrowing money from the government
C
passing “necessary and proper” laws
D
regulating trade with foreign countries
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Which statement about Congress is accurate?

A
It contains only the House of Representatives.
B
The Senate’s membership is based on a state’s population.
C
It is bicameral, according to the Constitution.
D
Membership in both houses is based on equal representation.
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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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Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate?

A
A bill can only originate in the Senate.
B
A bill can have a second chance after a veto.
C
A bill can only originate in the House of Representatives.
D
A bill can often be passed quickly and easily.
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Which act addressed in Article I of the Constitution is a limit of Congress's ability to declare a person guilty of a crime without trial?

A
habeas corpus
B
a bill of attainder
C
ex post facto law
D
cruel and unusual punishment
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Congress has the expressed financial power to

A
establish a national banking system.
B
create and collect new taxes.
C
order the president to borrow money.
D
seize property for government projects.
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A
implied
B
expressed
C
ex post facto
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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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