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Unit 2A Test Answers

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What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law under normal circumstances?

A
reviewing it in committee
B
sending it to the other house
C
approving it by a vote
D
sending it to the president
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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

A
discuss pending bills with their constituents.
B
make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
C
propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
D
gather public support for their bills.
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Why does California have the most seats in the House?

A
It is the state with the largest population.
B
It is the state with the largest land area.
C
Its smallest districts are the most populated.
D
Its major cities are the most populated.
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Which statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives?

A
The president can veto its bills.
B
The Senate can oppose its bills.
C
The House can propose only revenue bills.
D
The House cannot propose revenue bills.
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Which best describes the representation role of a member of the House of Representatives?

A
serving on committees
B
meeting with constituents
C
voting on bills
D
speaking on the House floor
6

What is the Senate’s only defense to a filibuster?

A
calling a recess
B
invoking cloture
C
ending the session
D
ignoring the person
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According to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, each representative must

A
have resided in the United States for one’s entire life.
B
be a citizen in one of the 50 American states.
C
have reached a minimum age of 25 years old.
D
have earned a four-year degree from an accredited university.
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Which best describes the primary function of the Senate?

A
trying impeached officials
B
approving presidential appointments
C
approving international treaties
D
making laws
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Which statement describes the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

A
All committees must report daily to the majority leader.
B
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
C
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
D
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
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Protection of habeas corpus means that

A
citizens cannot be punished without a trial.
B
laws cannot apply to past situations.
C
citizens cannot be held without legal action.
D
laws cannot include cruel or unusual punishments.
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The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

A
approve international treaties.
B
advise during negotiations.
C
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
D
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
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Congress can ________ a Presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses.

A
override
B
reject
C
veto
D
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