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Legislative Branch Review
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1
When does a congressional term begin?
Jan. 3rd
Nov. 3rd
March 4th
Jan. 20th
2
Which of the following conducts the trial during the impeachment process?
The Senate
The Police
The White House
The House of Representatives
3
What is it call when we do a population count every 10 years?
The law
Popular Count
Impeachment
Census
4
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
8 years
4 years
6 years
2 years
5
When does congress usually convene/start?
August 16
June 21
January 3
July 4
6
More than half must be present in order to conduct business?
Quiet Please
Quaffle
Quidditch
Quorum
7
What is the job of Congress?
Make the laws
Read the laws of physics
Interpret the laws
Carry out the laws
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Which of the following is
NOT
a qualification of a U.S. Representative?
25 years old
Resident of state
Born a U.S. citizen
7 years as citizen
9
Which of the following is
NOT
aqualification for a U.S. Senator?
Citizen for 9 years
Resident of state
30 years old
College Degree
10
Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin?
U.S. Senators
Presidents
U.S. Representatives
Businessmen
11
T or F - The # of representatives for each state is determined by the population of that state.
False
True
12
Where does congress keep a record of their meeting notes?
Congressional Record
Congressional Papers
Congressional Restaurant
Congressional File Cabinet
13
Another name for the Legislative body of government...
The Secret Service
The Supreme Court
Congress
The Presidency
14
Which house does the accusing during the impeachment process?
The White House
The House of Representatives
The Police
The Senate
15
What do you call the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker
The Judge
The Man
The President
16
What is the legislative branch called?
Holmes Middle School
The White House
The Supreme Court
Congress
17
Who elects the members of Congress?
Politicians
We the People
The President
News Reporters
18
If the person in charge of the Senate is not available, who is in charge?
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker
The Secretary of State
Your Mama
19
What two houses make up Congress?
The House of Representatives & The Blue House
The House of Representatives & The Senate
Your House & The Senate
The White House & The Supreme Court
20
Who is the President of the Senate?
Speaker of the House
Pro Tempore
Majority Leader
Vice President
21
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
6 years
8 years
4 years
22
Where do money/revenue bills start?
The Supreme Court
The White House
The Senate
The House of Representatives
23
How many members are there in the U.S. House of Reps?
535
435
538
100
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A minimum number of members needed to conduct business
Casework
Censure
Quorum
Filibuster
