US Government: Checkpoint 12 Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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US Government: Checkpoint 12
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US Government: Checkpoint 12
US Government: Checkpoint 12
Questions and Answers | Latest Update |
2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the function of the House Ways and Means Committee?
The House Ways and Means Committee is responsible for considering bills related to
taxation and revenue.
What is the process for impe...
US Government: Checkpoint 12
Questions and Answers | Latest Update |
2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the function of the House Ways and Means Committee?
✔✔ The House Ways and Means Committee is responsible for considering bills related to
taxation and revenue.
What is the process for impeachment of a federal official?
✔✔ The impeachment process involves the House of Representatives bringing charges, and the
Senate conducting a trial to determine if the official should be removed from office
Which body has the power to confirm Presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?
✔✔ The Senate has the power to confirm Presidential appointments to the Supreme Court.
How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
✔✔ The U.S. House of Representatives has 435 members.
What are the two major functions of Congress?
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, ✔✔ The two major functions of Congress are to make laws and to oversee the executive branch.
What role does the Senate play in the treaty-making process?
✔✔ The Senate must approve treaties negotiated by the President with a two-thirds majority
vote.
How can Congress check the power of the President?
✔✔ Congress can check the power of the President through oversight, investigations, and by
overriding vetoes with a two-thirds majority in both houses.
What is the significance of the Necessary and Proper Clause?
✔✔ The Necessary and Proper Clause allows Congress to make laws required to carry out its
enumerated powers, giving flexibility to its legislative function.
How are Supreme Court justices appointed?
✔✔ Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President and must be confirmed by the Senate.
What is the main purpose of the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?
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