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US Congress Structure and Powers

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What is the Committee System?

The staff that works for a group of Congressmen.

The system whereby most of the work of Congress is done by smaller groups. (correct)

The system whereby the Legislative Branch works with the Executive Branch in a democracy, how does the public will become public policy?

The staff that works for a single Congressman.

In a democracy, how does the public will become public policy?

Through constituent requests to responsive members of Political Action Committees

Through law enforcement powers exercised by the President

Through laws made by representatives of the people (correct)

Through decisions handed down by the Supreme Court

Once a year, Congress meets formally in a regular

Session (correct)

District

Off-year election

Term

This title goes to the individual in charge in the House of Representatives.

Speaker Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why liberal construction of the Constitution prevailed?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an expressed power of Congress?

Power to set a minimum wage Signup and view all the answers

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Committee System

The system where most congressional work is done by smaller groups
Staff works for individual congressmen or groups of congressmen

Public Policy and Democracy

Public policy is created through representatives of the people
Laws are made by elected representatives
Constituent requests inform policy decisions

Congressional Meetings

Congress meets formally once a year in a session
Congress functions are organized and scheduled

House of Representatives Leadership

The Speaker is the leader of the House of Representatives

Constitutional Construction

Liberal construction of the Constitution is influenced by national crises and societal demands
Advances in technology and communication expanded government services

Congressional Powers

Congress has the power to collect taxes, borrow money, and coin money
Setting a minimum wage is not an expressed power of Congress

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This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of the U.S. Congress, including its committee system, the leadership structure, and its powers. It explores how public policy is shaped by elected representatives and the implications of constitutional construction. Test your knowledge on the operational dynamics of the House of Representatives and the legislative process.