Which of these is a role of Congress? A) to veto legislation B) to pass the federal budget C) to nominate Cabinet members D) to interpret the Constitution 2) Which of these is a power of the Legislative branch? A) declare war B) enforces laws C) interprets laws D) negotiates treaties 3) A two/thirds vote of each house of Congress is required to A) impeach the U.S. President. B) approve Presidential appointments. C) pass an appropriation or tax bill. D) pass a bill over the President's veto. 4) The chief purpose of Congressional committees is to A) draft legislation for consideration by the full Congress. B) act as a group to which the President can direct his lobbying effort. C) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. D) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) After a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress it A) becomes a law. B) is sent to the President. C) returns to the house of origin for verification. D) is sent to a subcommittee in the House or Senate. 6) House of Representatives passes a spending bill → Senate debates the spending bill → Senate passes the spending bill → ? What completes this sequence of events? A) the spending bill becomes a law B) the states must approve the bill C) the Supreme Court reviews the bill D) the President must act on the bill Eliminate
