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1) When are national elections held?
A
First Tuesday after the first Monday of November
B
The third Thursday in November
C
November 8 of every year
D
First Monday of November
2) Which of the following is an IMPLIED power of Congress?
A
levy taxes
B
regulate interstate trade
C
create post offices
D
draft men into the military
3) Which of the following implied powers is needed to carry out the expressed power to regulate interstate trade?
A
Create stamps to mail letters
B
Draft men into the military
C
Create a minimum wage
D
Punish people who make fake money
4) Which of the following is NOT a category of congressional powers used by the National Government?
A
Expressed Powers
B
Implied Powers
C
Inherent Powers
D
Reserved Powers
5) Why does Congress divide up into committees?
A
The Constitution requires that Congress has at least 5 committees
B
Make sure no one has to do too much work
C
Congress passed a law in 1968 requiring committees
D
To educate new Congressmen
6) What is the purpose of a filibuster?
A
Demonstrate your knowledge of a bill
B
Change the minds of congressmen that want to vote 'no' for your bill
C
Talk in order to delay a vote
D
Place a bill on a calendar
7) What is the purpose of a Conference Committee?
A
To finalize a bill in the House and Senate before it goes to the President
B
To meet with the President to discuss plans for the future
C
To introduce new bills to the House of Representatives
D
To create tax (revenue) bills
8) Which of the following is NOT a power of the Senate?
A
Confirm presidential appointments
B
Act as a court for an impeachment trial
C
Create a tax (revenue) bill
D
Ratify (approve) a treaty negotiated by the President
9) A document that requires you to testify before a court is called a
A
subpeona
B
perjury
C
tax
D
impeachment
10) Why does Congress have the Elastic Clause?
A
To prevent Congress from taking away states' rights
B
To allow both houses of Congress to see a bill before it goes to the President
C
To allow Congress to add powers beyond the powers written in the Constitution
D
To prevent fraudulent voting
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