Question

in addition to being the national legislature, what is the other major role of congress?
a. to serve as the appellate court after the supreme court
b. to select the commander in chief of the military
c. to act as the legislature for the district of columbia
d. to appoint all ambassadors and justices of the supreme court
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Explanation:

• Option A: Appellate courts are part of the judicial branch, and Congress is legislative, so A is wrong.
• Option B: The commander - in - chief (President) is elected, not selected by Congress, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Congress acts as the legislature for the District of Columbia, which is one of its roles besides being the national legislature.
• Option D: Ambassadors and Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, not by Congress alone, so D is wrong.

Answer:

C. to act as the legislature for the District of Columbia