Unit 3 Legislative Branch

Question 1

Keeping the political party in check and on message is the job of the ....

Accepted Answer

Party Whip

Question 2

Which answer best describes why some view the Senate as undemocratic?

Accepted Answer

Population is not taken into account

Question 3

Which Article lays down the foundation for the Legislative Branch?

Accepted Answer

Article I (1)

Question 4

Who is regarded as the father of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

Question 5

The role of leader of the Senate is titled....

Accepted Answer

President Pro Tempore

Question 6

How many Senators are there in total?

Accepted Answer

100

Question 7

How long are the terms of a Representative in the House?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Question 8

True or False: Only Congress can declare war

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Which is the only house that can propose tax-related bills?

Accepted Answer

The House of Representatives

Question 10

Why are congressional seat reapportioned every decade?

Accepted Answer

to accommodate changes in the national population

Question 11

If Senator Smith wants to delay voting on a controversial or otherwise objectionable bill, she may...

Accepted Answer

start a filibuster

Question 12

The 17th Amendment relates to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Election of Senators

Question 13

Which body, department, or agency would be most likely to hold a public hearing?

Accepted Answer

A Congressional standing committee

Question 14

Which committee would MOST LIKELY play the largest role in possible impeachment proceedings ?

Accepted Answer

Judiciary

Question 15

How many years are in a Senator term?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Question 16

What is Super Majority?

Accepted Answer

When 66% of a house votes to override a Presidential Veto

Question 17

What does a bicameral legislature mean?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 houses.

Question 18

Before I take my Unit 3 Test- I will...

Accepted Answer

Find out who my representative is for my district, Complete the OPTIONAL Unit 3 Practice in USA Test Prep

Question 19

Which of theses is an example of a "check and balance" power of Congress?

Accepted Answer

the power to impeach public officials

Question 20

How many Representatives are there in total?

Accepted Answer

435

Question 21

A prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly is knowns as....

Accepted Answer

A filibuster

Question 22

What is the minimum age limit for being a Representative?

Accepted Answer

25 years

Question 23

What is the minimum age limit for being a Senator?

Accepted Answer

30 years

Unit 3 Legislative Branch

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Unit 3 Legislative Branch

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