Which pair of numbered statements best completes the chart related to features of
the chambers of Congress?
the
House of Representatives
Senate
Proposes all tax bills
Approves presidential appointments
(1)
(2)
O A. (1) Led by the vice president; (2) Led by a speaker
• B. (1) Ratifies treaties with foreign countries; (2) Can impeach public
officials
• C. (1) All states have equal representation; (2) Representation based
on state populations
• D. (1) Affected by gerrymanderidb: (2) Not affected by
gerrymandering

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