The Legislative Branch-Congress

Front

Which of the following is required of all the members of Congress? Must serve on the House Rules Committee, They must reside in the state they represent, Vote in the way the President requests they vote, Notarize a Presidential veto

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They must reside in the state they represent

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic duties of a Congressman?
Options: Serve on Committees, Preside and keep order, Represent their constituents, Make and pass laws

Back

Preside and keep order

Front

What term is used to define a Senators attempt to "talk a bill to death"?

Back

Filibuster

Front

What article of the U.S. Constitution states the powers of the legislative branch?

Back

Article I

Front

What elected official serves as President of the Senate?

Back

Vice President

Front

In the occasion that something happens to a Congressman, who is to pick their replacement?

Back

Governor

Front

What is the title of the person responsible for assisting the floor leaders as well as tracking voting statistics?

Back

Whip

Front

What document assists in determining how seats in the House of Representatives will be reapportioned every ten years?

Back

Census

Front

What term is used to define the redrawing of district lines to the benefit of one political party?

Back

Gerrymandering

Front

What type of power is given to Congress through the “Necessary and Proper” clause?

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Implied Powers