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Government Ch. 10, 11, & 12
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Congress and How a Bill Becomes Law
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A proposal for action that has the force of law when passed and deals with a special issue
concurrent resolution
bill
joint resolution
resolution
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When a bill is introduced in the House, it is FIRST
read aloud in full
debated by the full House
given to the Rules Committee
given a number and title
3
Which qualifications for House members is NOT in the Constitution?
must have been a citizen for at least 7 years
must live in the district being represented
must be at least 25 yrs old
must live in the State from which chosen
4
Which fact disqualifies a person from representing Utah in the Senate?
the candidate has been a citizen for 8 years
the candidate lives in Utah but works in Idaho
the candidate was born in Guatemala
the candidate is 43 years old
5
Who is the Senate Majority Leader
McCarthy
Ryan
McConnell
Pelosi
6
To bring formal charges against an elected official
convict
impeach
arrest
gerrymander
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An attempt to talk a bill to death
cloture
gerrymander
filibuster
resolution
8
The powers delegated to Congress because it needs to be able to run the government
inherent powers
implied powers
expressed powers
war powers
9
The specified length of time served by elected officials in an office
term
period
year
session
10
A proposed law or draft of a law
concurrent resolution
joint resolution
bill
resolution
11
A term of Congress last for
4 years
Unlimited years
6 years
2 years
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To distribute seats for a legislative body
apportion
divide
gerrymander
assign
13
In Congress, screening bills for floor consideration is a major duty of
politicians
committee members
constitent servants
constituent representatives
14
Which statement about the Senate is true?
seats are apportioned among the States by population
it has 2 members from each State
each member represents one congressional district
its members are chosen by State legislatures
15
Which of the following is a way a bill can become law without the President's signature?
The President delegates the signing of a bill to the VP
The President leaves the country
no signature within 10 days while Congress is in session
The President waits until the Congress is not in session
16
A term for a Senator lasts for
6 years
2 years
Unlimited years
4 years
17
How many terms can House members serve
4 terms
6 terms
2 terms
Unlimited years
18
According to the Constitution, who has the sole power to impeach the President?
State courts
the House of Representatives
the Supreme Court
the Vice President
19
A matter relating to the business of either house or expressing an opinion but isn't law
concurrent resolution
resolution
joint resolution
bill
20
Who is the Senate Minority Leader
McConnell
Hatch
Biden
Reid
21
Who is the House Majority Leader
Nancy Pelosi
McCarthy
McConnell
Paul Ryan
22
A term for a House member lasts for
2 years
Unlimited years
4 years
6 years
23
Who has the power to propose Constitutional amendments?
State courts
Congress
the President
the Supreme Court
24
Most measures introduced in the House die at which of these steps?
cloture
committee
floor vote
quorum
25
How many members make up the House of Representatives
435
100
335
535
26
The purpose of a filibuster is to
prevent action on a bill
invoke the rule of cloture
speed up action on a bill
prevent quorum calls
27
To draw electoral lines to the advantage of a party or group
divide
assign
apportion
gerrymander
28
Who is Speaker of the House
McConnell
Ryan
McCarthy
Pelosi
29
The period of time during which Congress assembles and conducts business
session
term
meeting
resolution
30
The powers of Congress which are written out in the Constitution
implied powers
war powers
expressed powers
inherent powers
31
Those powers that are given to Congress that come from the written powers
expressed powers
war powers
implied powers
inherent powers
32
In the VP's absence, the presiding officer of the Senate is the
Dean of the Senate
Speaker of the Senate
majority floor leader
president pro tempore
33
The rule that limits the debate in the Senate to another 30 hours
filibuster
cloture
apportionment
bill
34
The salary for a House and Senate member is
$250,000
$200,000
$174,000
$150,000
35
Which of the following is a qualification for Senators?
must have a degree in law
must have been a citizen for at least 9 years
must be at least 40 yrs old
must have been born in the State from which elected
36
Who is the House Minority Leader
McConnell
Pelosi
McCarthy
Ryan
37
Which of the following is true of the House of Representatives?
The # of terms a Rep may serve is fixed by the Constitution
the total # of seats is set by the Constitution
every state is represented by at least one member
it currently has 100 members
38
Senators are elected to serve
4-yr terms
6-yr terms
3-yr terms
2-yr terms
39
A statement of position on an issue by the House and Senate acting jointly, but isn't law
bill
concurrent resolution
resolution
joint resolution
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How many members make up the Senate
535
100
335
435
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The main way to end a filibuster is by
invoking the Cloture Rule
a 2/3 vote in the Senate
voting the filibusterer out of office
convening a conference committee
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In order to prevent a bill passed by Congress from becoming law, the President may
negotiate a compromise bill with Congress
sign it and attach a veto message
refuse to sign it and attach a veto message
sign it after 10 days if Congress is in session
