Topic 4 The Legislative Branch

Question 1

People who live and vote in a government official's district or state are called

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constituents

Question 2

How long is a term in the House of Representatives?

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2 years

Question 3

Few members of Congress today

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are minorities

Question 4

Opening day in the House is a big production involving the clerk, choosing new Speaker, and swearing in all 435 members

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True

Question 5

What does it mean to reapportion seats in the House of Representatives?

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# of House seats for each state changes based on population

Question 6

Which of the following is a qualification for the Senate?

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must have been a citizen for at least 9 years

Question 7

Who is responsible for gerrymandering in congressional districts

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state legislatures

Question 8

The Framers of the Constitution favored bicameralism because

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it allowed for a more fair representation of the States @ the federal level

Question 9

Article I Section 5 of the Constitutions says that the Senate may expel one of its members with a two-thirds vote

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True

Question 10

A member of congress who votes based on the "folks back home" is in the role of a...

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delegate

Question 11

Senator's term is

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six years

Question 12

Which one is NOT a reason the Framers created a bicameral legislature?

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silly goose, these are all reasons Framers created a bicameral legislature

Question 13

To ______________ a public official is to accuse them of misconduct

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impeach

Question 14

Most members of the Senate

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went to law school

Question 15

In a role of servant to their constituents, members of Congress...

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help people from their district or state deal with the Govt

Question 16

What is the name of the entire legislative branch of the federal government?

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Congress

Question 17

This picture shows the President...

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outlining policies in a State of the Union address

Question 18

When a member of Congress votes according to their own conscience and judgement

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trustee

Question 19

All of the following are differences between the House and Senate EXCEPT which one?

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method of election

Question 20

Which is determined by the census that is taken every 10 years?

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number of House seats per state

Question 21

What kind of bill applies to only certain people or groups or places?

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private bill

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a check available to the legislative branch?

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declaring an executive act to be unconstitutional

Question 23

Why does the Constitution(Speech or Debate Clause)say that Congressmen can't be prosecuted for what is said in Congress?

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Freedom of speech is a vital part of legislative debate

Question 24

The Best way to understand the expressed powers of Congress is to...

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read a description of the powers in the U.S. Constitution

Question 25

This map deals with...

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congressional reapportionment

Question 26

Because a majority of Senators are always experienced, the senate is said to be...

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a continuous body

Question 27

When Congress adjourns it ...

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ends a session

Question 28

Those who vote straight-party ticket like Congressmen to vote as ___________... Independents prefer ______________.

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partisans/trustees

Question 29

Which of the following is true of the House of Representatives

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Every state is represented by at least one member

Question 30

The significance of this case is that it resulted in an expansive(broad) interpretation of the Commerce Clause...

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Gibbons v. Ogden, 1824

Question 31

Before the adoption of the 17th Amendment in 1913, who chose senators?

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State legislatures

Question 32

Most members of the Senate are

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lawyers

Question 33

Which is shorter, a term or a session?

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session

Question 34

To run for the Senate, a person must be at least how old?

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30

Question 35

When members of Congress cast their votes in line with their party's platform they are voting

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partisan

Question 36

A senator is required to meet the same formal requirements for office as a member of the House

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False

Question 37

If members of the House wish to adjourn a session for more than 3 days, they must get approval by the Senate

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True

Question 38

17th Amendment-direct election of senators

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True

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of a check and balance at work?

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Congress removes from the bench a federal judge who has accepted a bribe

Question 40

Like the House, all Senate seats are up for election at the same time.

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False

Question 41

How many Senators are up for re-election every two years?

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1/3

Question 42

On average, which demographic occupies the majority of seats in Congress?

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old white men

Question 43

What are some of the expressed powers?

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everything listed

Question 44

Members of Congress fill all the following roles EXCEPT that of

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Cabinet member

Question 45

Gerrymandering based SOLELY on race is a violation of the 15th Amendment

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Gomillion v. Lightfoot (1960)

Question 46

Voters choose among candidates running exclusively in their district under the _________ system

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single-member district

Question 47

Percentage of US senators who are millionaires

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40%

Question 48

The number of House members representing each state is recalculated in the census every...

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10 years

Question 49

In Westberry v. Sanders, the Supreme Court ruled that

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States must draw congressional districts of equal population

Question 50

Wesberry v. Sanders decision said Congressional districts must be as equal in population as is practical.

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True

Question 51

How long does a candidate for the House have to live in the state they represent?

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the Constitution does not say how long

Question 52

The effect of the Reapportionment Act of 1929

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it limited the # of seats in the House to 435

Question 53

When must congressional elections be held

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the Tuesday after the 1st Monday in Nov of even-numbered yrs

Question 54

A House district drawn to give an advantage to one political party is...

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a gerrymander

Question 55

The fact that the Senate has been called into session 46 times but the House never has reflects

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special powers the Constitution grants only to the Senate

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major roles that members of Congress play?!!??!!!

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taking bribes

Question 57

The fact that Alaska has only 1 seat in the House is a reflection of all EXCEPT

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its geographical size

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Topic 4 The Legislative Branch

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