Topic 3 Legislative Branch Test Review

Front

When the House and Senate wish to do business together, they hold a _____________.

Back

joint session

Front

What determines congressional apportionment for each state?

Back

population

Front

Congress' power to coin money is _______________.

Back

an enumerated power

Front

How often does Congress adjust the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives?

Back

every 10 years

Front

Permanent committees that continue their work from session to session are called __________.

Back

standing committees

Front

In impeachment proceedings, the House may _________, but the Senate must ____________.

Back

impeach/convict

Front

According to the excerpt, which branch of the government has the power to declare war?

Back

the legislative branch

Front

After being introduced on the floor, a bill moves to ________.

Back

the appropriate standing committee

Front

A filibuster can be ended by ______.

Back

three-fifths of the senators voting for cloture

Front

The Appropriations Committee in both the House and the Senate is a ____________.

Back

standing committee