The Legislative Branch REVIEW

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How many years is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?

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two

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The practice of drawing district boundaries to the political advantage of the party in power is known as

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gerrymandering

Front

Who is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives?

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Speaker of the House

Front

Which term applies to the 20 permanent committees of the House? Options: standing committees, conference committees, select committees, joint committees

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standing committees

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When a president signs a bill, it

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becomes law

Front

When a Senate seat becomes vacant, who normally has the right to appoint a replacement? Options: governor of the state, Senate majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate

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governor of the state

Front

The implied power to create Social Security is based in which specific expressed power? Options: raising and supporting armies, making all law necessary and proper, collecting taxes, regulating commerce

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making all law necessary and proper

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Members of Congress represent the people living in a particular geographic area.

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True

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The Senate chooses the president if no candidate gets a majority of the electoral college vote.

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False

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Each state has at least three representatives in the House of Representatives.

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False