Civics Legislative Branch

Which of the following is a group that might try to influence a congressman's vote in Congress?

• Lobbyist
• Political parties
• Constituents
• All of the above

The Speaker of the House is to the House of Representatives as ______ is to the Senate.

How is the number of representatives in each state determined?

According to the Constitution, a nationwide census is conducted every ten years in order to determine:

• membership in political parties
• the portion of federal funds a state receives
• the number of representatives for each state in Congress
• which party will hold a majority in congress

Which statement does not accurately describe the Senate?

• 100 members
• each state is represented according to population
• presiding officer is the vice president
• debate is unlimited

What happens to officials suspected of committing serious crimes?

When members of Congress override a presidential veto, they are exercising: balance of powers, separation of powers, checks and balances, concurrent powers

Apportioned

When a bill is introduced in either the House or the Senate, what is the first step in the legislative process?

How does Congress check the power of the executive branch?