Question

What authority given to Congress has been most instrumental in expanding its power relative to the other branches of government?

a. appointments and treaties

b. regulation of commerce

c. war powers

d. taxation and appropriation

The minimum age for a House of Representatives member is _______ years, and the minimum age for a U.S Senator is _______ years.

a. 18; 21

b. 25; 30

c. 30; 35

d. 21; 25

Senators may use the _______ to delay or even prevent the passage of a bill, however, they may vote to stop it with a _______ vote.

a. gerrymander; filibuster

b. cloture; filibuster

c. filibuster; cloture

d. filibuster; gerrymander

How many years constitute a term in the U.S. Senate?

a. six

b. two

c. four

d. eight

Answer 1

1. taxation and appropriation

The authority of taxation and appropriation of Congress has been most instrumental in expanding its power relative to the other branches of government.

2. 25,30

3.filibuster, cloture

Senators may use the filibuster to delay or even prevent the passage of a bill, however, they may vote to stop it with a cloture vote.

4.Six

Six years constitute a term in the U.S. Senate.