What role does the House of Representative have in the impeachment process Quizlet

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The person who has the job of maintaining order in the House is the
Sergeant at Arms.
Majority Whip.
Speaker of the House.
President of the House.

Speaker of the House.

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

to amend a bill
to impeach a government official
to check the power of the president
to review a tax bill the Senate has proposed

to impeach a government official

How does the Speaker exercise power over a committee?

by preventing a committee from meeting
by rejecting the findings of the committee
by appointing the chair and a majority of the members
by appointing the whip as a voting member of the committee

by appointing the chair and a majority of the members

What role does the House of Representative have in the impeachment process?

It forms a committee to hear complaints against an official.
It brings charges against an official to remove the person from office.
It holds a trial to present evidence against an official on the charges of impeachment.
It decides whether the official is guilty and should be removed from office.

It brings charges against an official to remove the person from office.

The number of representatives from a state could increase if

the number of representatives from another state increased.
the number of districts in the state increased.
the number of senators increased.
the state population increased.

the state population increased.

What is the last step in the lawmaking process?
The Senate has to approve it.
The president has to sign it.
The people have to vote on it.
The legislature has to veto it.

The president has to sign it.

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 Honda California District 17S San Jose, CA

To which duty of a House member does this quote most likely refer?

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

to meet with constituents in Washington D.C. and in the district

What is the hierarchy in the structure of the House?

The members are at the top, and the floor leaders are at the bottom.
The Speaker is at the top, and the members are at the bottom.
The Speaker is at the top, and the whips are at the bottom.
The floor leaders are at the top, and the members are at the bottom.

The Speaker is at the top, and the members are at the bottom.

In the House, who has the power to lead the majority party caucus and control the agenda?
the Majority Whip
the Majority Floor Leader
the Speaker of the House
the Committee Chair

the Speaker of the House

How can the Senate limit the power of the House?
by not sending bills to the House
by not approving the House's bills
by being the upper chamber
by having six-year terms

by not approving the House's bills

Which describes a difference between the duties of House members and the duties of Senate members?

House members serve on committees while Senate members only serve on boards.

House members meet with their constituents while Senate members only meet with other Senate members.

Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests.

Senate members hire and manage their staff while House members have no staff to manage.

Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests.

Which statement correctly describes the Senate?

It's the lower chamber of Congress and has one hundred members.
It's the upper chamber of Congress and has one hundred members.
It's the lower chamber of Congress and has four hundred thirty-five members.
It's the upper chamber of Congress and has four hundred thirty-five members.

It's the upper chamber of Congress and has one hundred members.

Read Vice President Aaron Burr's quote about the Senate.

[The Senate] is a sanctuary; a citadel of law, of order, and of liberty; and it is here - it is here, in this exalted refuge; here, if anywhere, will resistance be made to the storms of political phrensy and the silent arts of corruption.

What was Burr most likely saying about the Senate?

The Senate can be counted on to encourage rebellion and discord.
The Senate is the lower house not just in name, but in action.
The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government.
The Senate can exist without the need for another arm of Congress.

The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government.

The leader of the Senate is
the sergeant at arms.
the majority party whip.
the majority party leader.
the president of the Senate.

the majority party leader.

The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

to be the leader of the Senate.
to assign all joint committee members.
to act as assistant to the party leader when needed.
to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

Whose power in the Senate is equal to the power of the Speaker of the House?

president pro tempore
president of the Senate
majority leader
majority whip

majority leader

Which statement is true about joint committees?

They are permanent, dedicated to working on a specific kind of bill.
They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies.
They contain members of both major political parties.
They are controlled by members of the majority party.

They contain members of both major political parties.

Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest?

president pro tempore, president of the Senate, majority whip, majority leader
majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate
majority whip, president pro tempore, majority leader, president of the Senate
president pro tempore, majority whip, president of the Senate, majority leader

majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate

Why is cloture very difficult to achieve?
Senators are famous for their debating prowess and would not easily give up to cloture.
The two-thirds vote of the Senate is almost impossible to attain.
Cloture can only be achieved by a three-fifths vote, and parties don't usually have that kind of majority.
Senators usually wish to continue the discussion, and work hard to prevent members from voting for cloture.

Cloture can only be achieved by a three-fifths vote, and parties don't usually have that kind of majority.

Which is the best method for a senator to have power in making legislation?
serving on a committee
meeting with constituents
meeting with state officials
confirming federal appointments

serving on a committee

Which of these presidential powers comes from their role as chief executive?
appointing generals
negotiating treaties
deploying troops
signing bills

signing bills

Which is the most accurate description of the executive office of the president?
groups of advisers who help the chief of staff
groups of advisers who help the president
groups of advisers who oversee national security
groups of advisers who oversee the economy

groups of advisers who help the president

A challenge that modern presidents face is
leading their political party.
issuing executive orders.
recognizing foreign nations.
granting pardons.

leading their political party.

The purpose of the office of the president is to
help run the government.
sign or veto pending legislation.
nominate or appoint officials.
advise the president on education.

help run the government.

Why does the executive office of the president include press and communications staff?

The president uses mass media to speak to Congress.
The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.
The president uses mass media to issue executive orders.
The president uses mass media to speak to other countries.

The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.

Which task is part of the president's role as commander in chief?
appointing ambassadors
deploying troops
negotiating treaties
granting pardons

deploying troops

Support staff in the executive office of the president include
administrators.
cabinet members.
reporters.
party leaders

administrators.

Which explains how mass media has changed the role of the presidency?
The president uses mass media to speak to people all over the world.
The president uses mass media to veto bills passed by Congress.
The president uses mass media to communicate with Congress.
The president uses mass media to generate support for executive orders.

The president uses mass media to speak to people all over the world.

In addition to support staff, the executive office of the president includes
US ambassadors.
the vice president.
cabinet advisers.
economic advisers.

economic advisers.

The president can quickly direct the agencies of the executive branch to respond to economic, social, or political needs by
signing legislation.
signing executive orders.
using mass media.
using appointed officials.

signing executive orders.

The executive department that deals most with foreign countries is
the Department of Defense.
the Department of State.
the Department of Labor.
the Department of Commerce.

the Department of State.

Cabinet members offer advice to
the president.
the vice president.
the chief of staff.
the Senate leader.

the president.

Which executive department would most likely try to stop a terrorist attack?

the Department of Justice
the Department of State
the Department of Homeland Security
the Department of Defense

the Department of Homeland Security

Which executive agency would most likely investigate cases of espionage?
the Central Intelligence Agency
the Department of State
the Department of Defense
the Securities and Exchange Commission

the Central Intelligence Agency

Which explains how regulatory agencies compare with cabinet agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury?

Regulatory agencies promote business and economic growth, while cabinet agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them.

Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth.

Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business penalties, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.

Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business rules, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.

Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth.

Law enforcement agencies such as the FBI are part of

the Department of Homeland Security.
the Department of Justice.
the Department of the Treasury.
the Department of Defense.

the Department of Justice.

Which statement about independent executive agencies is most accurate?

Independent executive agencies handle day-to-day operations for the president.
Independent executive agencies have a narrow focus.
Independent executive agencies are headed by a secretary who advises the president.
Independent executive agencies belong to the cabinet.

Independent executive agencies have a narrow focus.

Which would the SEC most likely penalize for violating a regulation?
a radio station
a college
a bank
a supermarket

a bank

The executive department that regulates airlines is

the Department of Transportation.
the Department of Homeland Security.
the Department of the Interior.
the Department of Commerce.

the Department of Transportation.

Which of the following is an example of an action that might be taken by a regulatory agency?
setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards
creating the nation's money
creating Medicare and Medicaid
acting as a liaison between the US and other nations

setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards

A main difference between state and federal courts is

state courts try disputes between states, while federal courts try cases between citizens of a state.

state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.

state courts consider the facts and law in making a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.

state courts consider the facts and precedents in a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.

state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.

Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?
limited
original
appellate
general

original

A losing party in a federal trial court can

appeal to the US Supreme Court.
appeal to a higher federal court.
ask for a retrial in the same court.
ask for a different judge in the same court.

appeal to a higher federal court.

A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court's decision

can take the case to another state's court.
can take the case to a different trial court.
can take the case to a higher court.
can take the case to a federal court.

can take the case to a higher court.

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

Both hear cases from lower courts.
Both have judges and juries.
Both hear civil cases only.
Both hear all cases brought to them.

Both hear cases from lower courts.

If a person in Idaho buys a faulty camera from a company in Texas, which court would most likely handle the case first?

a state trial court in Idaho
a state appellate court in Texas
a federal trial court
a federal appellate court

a federal trial court

Courts of general jurisdiction typically have

a judge and jury.
a judge only.
a jury only.
a panel of judges.

a judge and jury.

US District Courts hear federal cases involving

state and local issues.
civil and state issues.
civil and criminal issues.
criminal and international issues.

civil and criminal issues.

Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system?

assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, appealing the case
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, making a decision
assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, going to court

assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case

Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

to hear certain kinds of cases.
to make decisions based on the law.
to hear arguments from different parties.
to make decisions based on precedents.

to hear certain kinds of cases.

Which statement describes the majority party's power when it comes to Senate committees?

All committees must report daily to the majority leader.

All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.

The majority party can refuse to accept the committee's conclusions.

The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.

All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.

Which of the following is the best overall description of the part of the government the President of the United States oversees?
the executive branch.
the State Department.
the legislative branch.
the Department of Defense.

the executive branch.

What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

supports and advises the president
leads legislative departments
nominates and advises the president
leads all branches of the military

supports and advises the president

How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies?
They have larger staffs.
They are more specialized.
They maintain national security.
They create rules and regulations.

They are more specialized.

What is the Senate's only defense to a filibuster?
calling a recess
invoking cloture
ending the session
ignoring the person

invoking cloture

Why does California have the most seats in the House?

It is the state with the largest population.
It is the state with the largest land area.
Its smallest districts are the most populated.
Its major cities are the most populated.

It is the state with the largest population.

A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that

can authorize similar action in the future.
can stop similar action in the future.
assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court
assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.

can authorize similar action in the future.

The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

approve international treaties.
advise during negotiations.
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.

approve international treaties.

Which best describes the representation role of a member of the House of Representatives?

serving on committees
meeting with constituents
voting on bills
speaking on the House floor

meeting with constituents

In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as
a trial court.
a circuit court.
an appellate court.
a superior court.

an appellate court.

Who would the president most likely ask for advice about reforming labor practices?

the vice president
a senator
a cabinet member
the chief of staff

a cabinet member

The role of the president has evolved over time because

the needs of the nation have changed.
the role of the executive branch has changed.
the role of Congress has changed.
the needs of the chief of staff have changed.

the needs of the nation have changed.

Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president's formal powers?

It makes clear the president's role as head of the executive branch.
It makes clear the president's role as head of the office of the president.
It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.
It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.

It makes clear the president's role as head of the executive branch.

A trial court in the federal system is
the US Supreme Court.
the US Court of Appeals.
the US Court of Common Pleas.
the US Court of Claims.

the US Court of Claims.

Which best describes the primary function of the Senate?

trying impeached officials
approving presidential appointments
approving international treaties
making laws

making laws

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