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Who has the authority to convict and remove an elected official from office after being impeached by the House?
Who has the authority to convict and remove an elected official from office after being impeached by the House?
- The President
- The Senate (correct)
- The Supreme Court
- The House of Representatives
What is an important constitutional difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate?
What is an important constitutional difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate?
- The Senate tries impeachment officials (correct)
- The Senate initiates all revenue bills
- The House approves treaties
- The House initiates all presidential appointments
What is the purpose of the elastic, or implied powers, clause in Congress?
What is the purpose of the elastic, or implied powers, clause in Congress?
- To limit the powers of Congress
- To restrict the passing of laws
- To authorize the President to make laws
- To delegate authority to Congress to pass necessary and proper laws (correct)
What is the responsibility of Congress in relation to the annual budget?
What is the responsibility of Congress in relation to the annual budget?
Who approves treaties between the United States and other countries?
Who approves treaties between the United States and other countries?
How does Congress ensure oversight of the budget for government programs?
How does Congress ensure oversight of the budget for government programs?
Which chamber of Congress has the authority to initiate impeachment procedures and pass articles of impeachment?
Which chamber of Congress has the authority to initiate impeachment procedures and pass articles of impeachment?
What is the key function of the authorization bill passed by Congress for a government program?
What is the key function of the authorization bill passed by Congress for a government program?
What does Congress investigate regarding public officials?
What does Congress investigate regarding public officials?
How does Congress ensure oversight of the budget's appropriations?
How does Congress ensure oversight of the budget's appropriations?
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