Which of the following is an example of a non-legislative function of Congress?(1 point)

Question

Responses

approval of presidential treaties and appointments
approval of presidential treaties and appointments

circulating a discharge petition in the House
circulating a discharge petition in the House

introducing bills
introducing bills

passing the federal budget

Answer 1

The correct response is: approval of presidential treaties and appointments.

This is an example of a non-legislative function of Congress, as it involves the Senate's role in providing advice and consent on treaties and presidential appointments, rather than the legislative process of creating laws.

Answer 2

How long is the term served by members of the U.S. Senate?(1 point) Responses 2 years 2 years 4 years 4 years 6 years 6 years 8 years

Answer 3

Members of the U.S. Senate serve a term of 6 years.

Answer 4

What is an example of an responsibility of a U.S. citizen?(1 point)
Responses

registering for selective service
registering for selective service

voting
voting

paying taxes
paying taxes

serving on a jury

Answer 5

All of the options listed are responsibilities of a U.S. citizen. However, if you are looking for a single example, you might choose: serving on a jury.

Serving on a jury is often highlighted as a civic responsibility of U.S. citizens, alongside voting, paying taxes, and registering for selective service.

Answer 6

What is one check the legislative branch has over the judicial branch?(1 point)
Responses

Overriding presidential vetos
Overriding presidential vetos

Approving judicial nominees
Approving judicial nominees

Overriding court decisions
Overriding court decisions

Approving laws

Answer 7

The correct response is: Approving judicial nominees.

The legislative branch (specifically the Senate) has the power to confirm or reject judicial nominees made by the President, serving as a check on the judicial branch.

Answer 8

What are the purpose of committees in Congress?(1 point)
Responses

override presidential vetoes
override presidential vetoes

aide presidential appointments
aide presidential appointments

foster relationships between states
foster relationships between states

study on specific subjects

Answer 9

The correct response is: study on specific subjects.

Committees in Congress are designed to examine, study, and make recommendations on specific issues and areas of policy, allowing for more focused and detailed legislative work.

Answer 10

Which is NOT a requirement to becoming a U.S. citizen?(1 point)
Responses

Take a test
Take a test

Take an Oath of Allegiance
Take an Oath of Allegiance

Prove good moral character
Prove good moral character

Must have lived in the United States for at least 10 years

Answer 11

The correct response is: Must have lived in the United States for at least 10 years.

While there is a residency requirement to become a U.S. citizen (typically 5 years for most applicants), there is no requirement that one must have lived in the United States for at least 10 years.