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Which of the following is your current US Representative?
Pat Toomey
Scott Perry
Robert Casey, Jr.
Tom Wolf
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Power given to a branch of government that are specifically stated in a constitution
Reserved powers
Expressed powers
Concurrent powers
Implied powers
3
Every two years, how many seats in the House are up for re-election?
315
200
175
435
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How many members are there in the US Senate?
175
315
50
100
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Which of the following best explains how terms for US Senators are staggered?
1/3rd are elected every two years
All Senators are elected at the same time every six years
1/2 are elected every two years
1/2 are elected every three years
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Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
Orrin Hatch
Paul Ryan
Joe Biden
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What does the following suggest about Congressmen being able to communicate with constituents
Technology makes it easier for communication
They're better able to communicate due to decreasing numbers
The further away from Washington, the harder to communcate
They find it harder due to increasing numbers
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Permanent committees that considers and researches bills and issues
Joint Committee
Standing Committee
Special Committee
Conference Committee
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After each house passes the bill proposed by the conference committee, where does it go next?
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
To a joint committee of Congress
It is sent to a committee in each house of Congress
It is sent to the President to approve or veto it
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Which of the following is a historical reason for creating a bicameral legislature?
The British Parliament had two houses
John Adams beat Ben Franklin in an arm wrestling contest
Two houses would serve as a system of checks and balances
Two houses would appease the needs of big and small states
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If a bill is vetoed by the President, how much of a vote is needed in Congress to pass it?
3/4
1/2
3/5
2/3
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To divide and distribute the seats in a legislative branch on the basis of a state's population
Apportionment
Gerrymander
Reapportionment
Impeach
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Once a bill is assigned to a committee and voted upon by that committee, what happens next?
It is voted upon by the entire house
It is sent to the President
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
It is debated by the entire house
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How old must an individual be if he/she wants to be a US Representative?
35
25
30
21
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Once a conference committee agrees to compromise, what happens to the bill next?
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
It is re-debated and voted upon by each house of Congress
It is sent to a committee in each house of Congress
It is sent to the President
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If the President vetoes a bill, what is the last step Congress can take to approve it?
A 3/4ths vote by both houses
A 2/3rds vote by both houses
A 3/5ths vote by both houses
Congress petitions the Supreme Court to challenge the veto
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The following excerpt illustrates which type of power of Congress?
Implied powers
Expressed powers
Concurrent powers
Reserved powers
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A proposed law that is considered by members of Congress
Gerrymander
Quorum
Veto
Bill
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The following excerpt illustrates which type of power of Congress?
Reserved powers
Concurrent powers
Expressed powers
Implied powers
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How old must an individual be if he/she wants to be a US Senator?
21
30
35
25
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What is the title of the individual who runs the day to day meetings of the Senate?
Vice President
Speaker of the Senate
Chief of the Senate
President Pro Tempore
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Once a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress, where does it go to settle differences?
It goes to a conference committee
It is sent to the President
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
It goes to a joint committee
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Once a bill is debated by the entire house, what is the next step?
It is sent to the President
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
It is voted upon by the entire house
It goes to a conference committee
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Which of the following is a theoretical reason for creating a bicameral legislature?
Two houses would serve as a system of checks and balances
John Adams beat Ben Franklin in an arm wrestling contest
Two houses would appease the needs of big and small states
The British Parliament had two houses
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The following excerpt illustrates which power of Congress?
Implied powers
Delegated powers
Powers Congress doesn't have
Concurrent powers
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The legislative branch has which of the following responsibilities in the US government?
Make laws
Enforce laws
Uphold the Constitution
Interpret laws
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Delaying a vote on a bill in the Senate by making a lengthy speech
Impeach
Veto
Quorum
Filibuster
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Once a bill is introduced in either house of Congress, what is the next step?
The Supreme Court reviews its constitutionality
It is debated by the entire house
It is sent to the President
It is assigned to a committee
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Which of the following is the name of one of Pennsylvania's Senators?
John McCain
Robert Casey, Jr.
Marco Rubio
Pat Toomey
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All of the people in Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District are Mr. Perry's...
Constituents
Clotures
Quorums
Gerrymanders
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A minimum number of members needed in order to conduct business.
Impeach
Bicameral
Filibuster
Quorum
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How is representation in the House determined?
The President decides how many each state receives
Each state receives 2
Each state receives a number based on its population
Each state receives 1
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Which of the following is only a power of the Senate?
Charge a federal official of a wrongdoing
Propose all bills that deal with raising revenue for the US
Approve appointments of federal officials
Select the President in the absence of an electoral vote
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Permanent committees that are comprised of members of the House and Senate.
Standing Committee
Joint Committee
Conference Committee
Special Committee
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The following quote represents a criticism of which of the following?
Gerrmandering
Checks and balances
Congressional committees
Bicameral legislation
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To manipulate the boundaries of a district to favor one political party or group
Congress
Veto
Gerrymander
Constituents
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Which of the following is not a requirement to be a US Representative?
Citizen of US for 9 years
25 years old
Resident of the state you represent
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How often does the Constitution require Congress to reapportion seats in the House?
Every 6 years
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 10 years
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Which of the following is not a requirement to be a US Senator?
Natural born citizen of the state you represent
Citizen of US for 9 years
30 years old
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When can Congress make laws that are "necessary and proper?"
When it relates to a specific power in the Constituion
Any time they want to
They don't have this ability
Whenever the President and Supreme Court allow it
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To charge a government official with misconduct
Veto
Censure
Constituents
Impeach
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Which of the following is only a power of the House?
Ratify treaties
Select the President in the absence of enough electoral vote
Hold the trials of impeached federal officials
Approve appointments of federal officials
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Powers given to a branch of government, even though they aren't directly stated
Concurrent powers
Expressed powers
Implied powers
Reserved powers
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Refers to both the House of Representatives and the Senate of the US
Executive branch
Judicial branch
Unicameral
Congress
