
MCAP Review 8: Congress
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Social Studies
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The two parts of Congress are called
Back
the Senate and the House of Representatives
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which principle of government does a treaty signed by the President of the United States, requiring approval by two-thirds of the Senate before it can go into effect, reflect (show)?
Back
checks and balances
Answer explanation
Checks and balances because two branches are involved, and one could limit the other.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the most likely result when the same political party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency? Options: Incumbents will spend more time on future election campaigns, Fewer proposed bills will receive party support, New appointments will be made to state government positions, There will be fewer conflicts over proposed legislation (laws)
Back
There will be fewer conflicts over proposed legislation (laws)
Answer explanation
If they're from the same party, then they will agree and pass more laws.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does the government count everyone in the U.S. every 10 years using the census?
Back
to adjust representation in the House of Representatives
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The process of adjusting the number of representatives each state gets in the House of Representatives is called
Back
reapportionment
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do representatives from districts get their jobs?
Back
they must win an election in their district
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are many election districts gerrymandered?
Back
Because elected leaders want to give an unfair advantage to their own political party.
Answer explanation
Gerrymandering is when elected leaders manipulate district maps to give an unfair advantage to their political party.
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