The Assembly is a more hierarchical, centralized body than the Senate

Beginning in 1997, the chairs of Senate committees were limited to

A) one six-year term. B) two six-year terms. C) one three-year term. D) one four-year term. E) unlimited terms.

In the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress narrowly defined the conditions that allow the president to send troops into combat. Without the prior consent of Congress the president can make the order only if

a. Congress is not in session. b. he has first conferred with the joint chiefs of staff. c. he has sufficient public support. d. the nation or its troops are attacked. e. the Supreme Court gives its approval.