The President of the United States has come to you for advice. A former colony of France in Africa has recently gained its independence. However, there is a civil war in the new country between communists and people who want to make the new nation a democracy. You have intelligence that shows that the Soviet Union has been providing weapons and training to the communist soldiers. If you do nothing, the communists might win the war, providing the Soviet Union with a new ally, however if you commit to support the democratic forces you will be sacrificing American resources, and possibly lives with no guarantee of victory. If you send in the US military to support the forces of democracy you will likely win the war and gain an ally, but could incite a bigger conflict with the Soviet Union. What will you advise the president to do?

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