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Chapter 5 Civics
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1
A bill must be passed by both houses of Congress before it is sent to the President
False
True
2
President Richard Nixon is the only president to be found guilty in an impeachment trial.
False
True
3
The annual salary for most members of Congress
$174,000
$74,000
$50,000
$150,000
4
Members of the US House of Representatives must be at least ______ years old.
25 years old
18 years old
30 years old
45 years old
5
According to the Constitution, the Vice President is the president of the Senate
True
False
6
Committees must have a quorum in order to conduct business
True
False
7
Which of the following was NOT up for election in 2020?
King
Golden
Collins
Pingree
8
A vote of formal disapproval for members of Congress who have violated the Code of Conduct is called
Cloture
Impeachment
Censure
Expulsion
9
Which party currently holds the majority in the US House of Representatives?
Independents
Republicans
Democrats
It's a tie
10
Which member of Maine's Congressional delegation represents
only
the area in green?
Hickman
Bellows
Pingree
Golden
11
The majority party in the House of Representatives
has immunity
is in charge of apportionment
selects the president pro tempore
selects the Speaker of the House
12
The main focus of a party whip is to
Attack the president
Encourage party loyalty
Punish treason
Set term limits
13
Party meetings are called clotures
True
False
14
After each census, Gerrymandering is encouraged
False
True
15
What is required to over ride a Presidential veto?
majority vote of both houses
majority vote of the Senate
2/3 vote of both houses
majority vote of the House of Representatives only
16
Filibusters sometimes take place in the House of Representatives but not in the Senate
True
False
17
Congress members immunity from arrest would only apply to which of the following?
Breach of the Peace
Treason
Traffic violations
Felony
18
US Senators are elected for terms of how many years?
6 years
2 years
8 years
4 years
19
How many members of the House of Representatives?
425
435
465
450
20
How many members of the US Senate?
50
100
67
200
21
Which party currently holds the majority in the US Senate?
Independents
Republicans
It's a tie
Democrats
22
United States Senators must be at least _____ years old.
18 years
20 years
30 years
45 years
23
Presidential appointments of Supreme Court justices must be approved by the Senate
False
True
24
All treaties with foreign countries must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the House of Representatives
False
True
25
US Senators and Representatives must
Be US citizens
Be 25 years of age or older
All of these
Live in the state that they represent
26
A bill cannot become a law unless it is signed by the President
True
False
27
How many US Senators currently identify as Independents?
1
2
6
12
28
Impeachment trials are held in the Senate
True
False
29
Members of the US House of Representatives are elected for terms of _______ years
2 years
6 years
8 years
4 years
30
Elections for US Senators and Representatives are held in even numbered years
False
True
