Why is the Senate called a "continuous body"?

All the seats are never up for re-election at the same time.

Which is a qualification to membership in the House?

live in the state where elected

What is determined by the census taken every 10 years?

number of House seats per state

Why are some questions debated by a Committee of the Whole?

They can set aside the rules & be more efficient.

What was the Framer's purpose for creating a bicameral Congress?

Settled conflict between VA and New Jersey Plans

Why did the Framers create bicameral Congress?

to settle a conflict during Consitut'l Convention

When may the President ask Congress to hold a special session?

to deal with emergency situations

What must happen before the full Senate can act upon a bill?

Committee must decide to move it to the floor

What are 3 forms of taxation which the US govt levies?

direct, indirect, and income taxes

What is the special job of a conference committee?

Write compromise version of bill for both houses to approve

A proposed law introduced to Congress

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Unit 5: Congress Part 1

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Covers features, functions, qualifications, powers of Congress. Magruder's American Govt Text

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1
Who elects the Speaker of the House?
members of the opposite party
majority party members
the Senate
all the people in a national election
2
Most members of Congress
win reelection if they seek it
have served in other branches
come from rural areas
are millionaires
3
Each state is represented according to population in which?
Senate
executive branch
judicial branch
House of Representatives
4
Why is the Senate called a "continuous body"?
The Senate never adjourns
All the seats are never up for re-election at the same time.
No limit on # of terms a Senator may serve
The Senate never takes recesses
5
Which is a qualification to membership in the House?
live in the state where elected
at least 2 years political experience
US Citizen for at least 20 years
at least 5 yrs political experience
6
How often does the Constitution require Congress to reapportion seats in the House?
every 10 years
every 2 years
every 4 years
every 6 years
7
What is determined by the census taken every 10 years?
congressional district size
number of House seats per state
congressional district shape
date of off-year elections
8
Why are some questions debated by a Committee of the Whole?
People are allowed to vote by proxy (without being there)
It allows for more debate and less control by the leadership
They can set aside the rules & be more efficient.
A smaller quorum is needed to vote
9
What was the Framer's purpose for creating a bicameral Congress?
Representation by population in Senate
increased efficiency of legislative branch
equal representation of States in both House & Senate
Settled conflict between VA and New Jersey Plans
10
What does the Senate use to stop a filibuster?
impeachment
discharge petition
cloture
censure
11
Why did the Framers create bicameral Congress?
to provide for 3 branches of govt
to settle a conflict during Consitut'l Convention
to provide for representation by population in the Senate
to provide for 4 sections in Congress
12
Framers hoped that this would make Senate a more responsible body than House-
higher pay
more members
shorter sessions
longer terms
13
Which part of the Senate is up for election at any one time?
one-third
two-thirds
one-half
one-fourth
14
When may the President ask Congress to hold a special session?
to force Congress to pass certain legislation
to donduct routine business
to deal with emergency situations
When 2 houses cant agree on a date to adjourn
15
What must happen before the full Senate can act upon a bill?
House of Reps must pass the bill first
House must pass it to the Senate committee
Majority of Senate votes for it to come to floor
Committee must decide to move it to the floor
16
Bedsides screening bills what is another function that Congress performs as committee members?
franking
taking floor votes
responding to constituent requests
oversight function
17
What are 3 forms of taxation which the US govt levies?
direct, indirect, and income taxes
Income tax, property tax, and import tariffs
Direct, indirect, and ad valorem taxes
estate taxes, import tariffs, ad valorem taxes
18
What is the special job of a conference committee?
Write compromise version of bill for both houses to approve
To investigate wrongdoing in the Executive Branch
To investigate criminal actions of a congress member
To write a budget proposal for the President
19
Members of Congress vote according to what they believe the voters want they are voting like a
partisan
trustee
delegate
politico
20
How many senators are serving in the Senate today?
22
435
50
100
21
What is a bill?
a treaty or official act of government
a list of proposals given to the President
A proposed law introduced to Congress
A written procedure that govt must follow
22
Members of the House are elected for
4 yr terms
1 yr term
6 yr terms
2 year terms
23
What actions does Congress use to make procedure to assist insolvent debtors?
U.S. Tax Courts
Created Savings & Loan Institutions
Bankruptcy Court and Process
Welfare and Social Security

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