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Read the opening remarks of Truman’s 1949 State of the Union address to Congress. Truman makes reference to the last sixteen years. Why might he do this?

A
He is referencing his last term in office and Roosevelt’s presidency, during part of which he served as vice president.
B
He is alluding to the two world wars, during which the American economy boomed.
C
The Great Depression has just ended, and he is trying to be hopeful.
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Read the quote from a member of the House.In order to do our job well, we spend a lot of time meeting with people who live in our states to tell them about what is happening in government and to listen to their ideas about how to improve life in our country.—Representative Mike HondaCalifornia District 17San Jose, CA

A
to propose and draft state laws
B
to hire and manage staff in Washington D.C.
C
to meet with constituents in the district
D
to serve on committees in the House
3

Revenue bills can be proposed only by

A
the House.
B
the Senate.
C
the Speaker.
D
the President.
4

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

A
100
B
200
C
435
D
535
5

A group of people united to promote a cause, such as the members of a party led by the Speaker, is called a

A
caucus.
B
committee.
C
constituent.
D
community.
6

The person who has the job of maintaining order in the House is the

A
Sergeant at Arms.
B
Majority Whip.
C
Speaker of the House.
D
President of the House.
7

Which of these is an exclusive power of the House of Representatives?

A
to amend a bill
B
to impeach a federal employee
C
to check the power of the president
D
to review a tax bill the Senate has proposed
8

What is the hierarchical structure of the House?

A
Members, floor leaders, whips, and the Speaker.
B
The Speaker, floor leaders, whips, and the members.
C
Whips, the Speaker, floor leaders, and members.
D
Floor leaders, the Speaker, whips, and members.
9

In the House, who has the power to lead the majority party caucus and control the agenda?

A
the Majority Whip
B
the Majority Floor Leader
C
the Speaker of the House
D
the Committee Chair
10

Which statement describes joint committees?

A
They contain members from both major political parties.
B
Once created, they will continue to function unless disbanded by the passage of a law.
C
They function to serve the purposes of only the political party currently in the majority.
D
Members are appointed by the president of the United States.
11

The number of representatives from a state could increase if

A
the number of representatives from another state increased.
B
the number of districts in the state increased.
C
the number of senators increased.
D
the state population increased.
12

What does Truman mean when he says “We have rejected the discredited theory that the fortunes of the Nation should be in the hands of a privileged few”?

A
When a few Americans are wealthy, that benefits all of society.
B
Americans should focus on using a “trickle-down” system in their economy.
C
Wealth should be enjoyed by all Americans
13

Which areas does Truman identify as needing improvement?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
education
B
high prices
C
curbing monopolies
D
medical care for all
E
housing conditions
F
production levels
G
use of natural resources
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How does Truman feel about these challenges?

A
He feels it is the responsibility of Americans to make these changes, not Congress and the president.
B
He believes the country is suffering and overwhelmed, and that these challenges will be too difficult to meet.
C
He believes these challenges are a chance for America’s leaders to work for the good of the American people.

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