What does the term bicameral mean?

Congress consists of two separate lawmaking groups

What does the term “apportioned” mean?

A number based off a states population

Congress may only override a presidential veto if:

Two-thirds of members in both houses agree to override

What is the most likely result when the same political party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency?

There will be fewer conflicts over proposed legislation.

Which of these could result if a state’s population declined over time?

reduced representation in the House of Representatives

Which of the following is a requirement for both senators and representatives?

Members must live in the state they represent.

Which is a power of the Maryland General Assembly?

The override the Governor’s vetoes

All buildings must be handicap accessible, which law states this?

Americans with Disabilities Act

Why are the seats of the House of Representatives reapportioned every 10 years?

to account for changing populations

Which federal policy would violate the powers reserved to the states

Requiring states to teach specific cirriculum

Which of these is the best example of a special interest group?

an organization whose focus is to advocate legislation

The Senate and the House have approved 2 versions of the same bill. The next step in the law-making process is:

The bill is sent to a Conference Committee

Which of the following is a special power belonging only to the House of Representatives?

All bills about taxing and spending must start in the House

Which situation would require a state to redraw its congressional districts?

population shifts shown by the U.S. Census

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1
What does the term bicameral mean?
Congress consists of two separate lawmaking groups
Each congressman serves two terms
Each law consists of two competition bills
The upper house is twice as large as the lower house
2
What does the term “apportioned” mean?
A number determined by the Constitution
Equal for all states
A number determined by Congress
A number based off a states population
3
Once the need for a new law is identified, the first step in creating a new law is
Debating a bill in Congress
Amending a bill in Congress
Introducing a bill in Congress
Sending the bill to the other house of Congress
4
Congress may only override a presidential veto if:
The Supreme Court says it is acceptable
All members of Congress agree to override
Congress may not override a president’s veto
Two-thirds of members in both houses agree to override
5
The process of redrawing congressional district boundaries to benefit one party is called
Polygoshing
Nibbnabbing
Apportionment
Gerrymandering
6
What is the most likely result when the same political party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency?
New appointments will be made to state government positions.
Fewer proposed bills will receive party support.
Incumbents will spend more time on future election campaigns.
There will be fewer conflicts over proposed legislation.
7
Which of these could result if a state’s population declined over time?
reduced representation in the United States Senate
increased funding from Congress for social programs
reduced representation in the House of Representatives
greater number of electors to the Electoral College
8
Which of the following is a requirement for both senators and representatives?
Members must have served in their state government.
Members must have been US citizens for at least nine years.
Members must have been born in the state they represent.
Members must live in the state they represent.
9
When a person is denied a job on the basis of race, gender, or religion, it is considered a violation of Responses
writ of habeas corpus
eminent domain
consent of the governed
equal protection
10
The state of Maryland is gerrymandered
True
False
11
Which is a power of the Maryland General Assembly?
To direct the state militia
The arrest state lawbreakers
To interpret state laws
The override the Governor’s vetoes
12
All buildings must be handicap accessible, which law states this?
Equal Pay Act
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Civil Rights Act of 1968
Americans with Disabilities Act
13
Why are the seats of the House of Representatives reapportioned every 10 years?
to create new committees
to give interest groups more influence
to account for changing populations
to modify political party alliances
14
What is it called when Politicians draw district lines to skew the majority and keep a certain political party in power.
Reapportionment
Gerrymandering
Redistricting
Apportionment
15
Which legislative body makes laws for the state of Maryland?
Baltimore City Council
Baltimore County Council
Congress
Maryland General Assembly
16
Which federal policy would violate the powers reserved to the states
Negotiating with leaders of foreign countries
Drafting citizens for military service
Establishing military bases in state capitals
Requiring states to teach specific cirriculum
17
Which of these is the best example of a special interest group?
a private company that hires extra employees for temporary work
an organization whose purpose is to nominate candidates
a charitable foundation that gives money to help needy children overseas
an organization whose focus is to advocate legislation
18
The Senate and the House have approved 2 versions of the same bill. The next step in the law-making process is:
The bill is defeated
The bill is sent back to both houses for another vote
The bill is sent to a Conference Committee
The bill is sent to the President
19
What is the main purpose and responsibility of the legislative branch?
To enforce laws
To execute laws
To interpret laws
To make laws
20
Which of the following is a special power belonging only to the House of Representatives?
The ability to pass laws about foreign policy measures
All bills about taxing and spending must start in the House
It can override a president’s veto
The ability to declare war on another country
21
How many senators are in the Senate?
100
435
535
It changes every year
22
Which situation would require a state to redraw its congressional districts?
participation in a legislative filibuster
changes in federal housing regulations
population shifts shown by the U.S. Census
the election of a new U.S. Representative
23
Which of the following is the length of a single term for a member of the House of Representatives
4 years
6 years
They are elected every presidential election year
2 years

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