AG_4 Chapter 08 PPTX

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the structure of Congress in the context of American government?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary function of Congress in the United States government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To elect the President

Multiple Choice

What was the main result of the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?

• The creation of a bicameral Congress

• The abolition of slavery

• The establishment of the Supreme Court

• The election of the first president

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the House of Representatives are correct?

• It is more democratic because it is based on population.

• A census is taken every ten years to adjust representation.

• It is the only house in Congress.

• Representation never changes.

Fill in the Blanks

The process of redistributing seats in the House of Representatives based on population changes is called

.

Fill in the Blanks

Redrawing district lines to favor a political party is called

.

Open Ended

How does the process of reapportionment and gerrymandering impact political representation in Congress?

Multiple Choice

Which state had the highest number of representatives in the US House based on the 2010 Census?

• California

• Texas

• New York

• Florida

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?

• Be at least twenty-five years old

• Be a resident of the state to be represented

• Have been a US citizen for at least nine years

• Have been a US citizen for no fewer than seven years

Fill in the Blanks

Members of the Senate serve

terms.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are requirements to serve in the Senate?

• Be at least thirty years old

• Be a resident of the state being represented

• Have been a US citizen for at least nine years

• Serve two-year terms

Open Ended

Why might presidents find it difficult to implement their agendas even when their party controls both houses of Congress?

Fill in the Blanks

When members of different parties unite to support or oppose a bill, they form a

.

Multiple Choice

What is the main responsibility of the majority and minority leaders in the Senate?

• Coordinating party action and leadership roles

• Passing all bills into law

• Appointing the President pro tempore

• Managing the business of the House

Open Ended

How do leadership roles in the Senate and the House of Representatives differ, and why might these differences be important for how Congress operates?

Multiple Choice

How often is the Speaker of the House elected?

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every year

• Every six years

Open Ended

Why do some voters support the idea of term limits for members of Congress?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are criticisms Americans have about Congressional perks?

• High pay

• Franking privilege

• Large staff

• Junkets

Fill in the Blanks

Each Congress convenes for a session at least

a year.

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The United States ​

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is the law making body (legislature) of the ​

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government of the ​

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States. It is ​

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, composed of a lower body, that being the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the ​

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Congress

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bicameral

Senate

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House of Representatives

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Multiple Choice

Which type of committee in Congress is created for a specific temporary purpose?

• Standing committee

• Select committee

• Joint committee

• Conference committee

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of committees in Congress?

• Standing committees

• Select committees

• Joint committees

• Conference committees

Open Ended

Explain two advantages that committees provide to Congress.

Multiple Choice

Who has significant power over which bills will be considered in a committee?

• The Speaker

• The chair

• The majority leader

• The president

Fill in the Blanks

Membership in committees is determined by the percentage of seats held by each party in

.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of Congress according to the Constitution?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To judge laws

Fill in the Blanks

The legislative branch of the United States government is known as

.

Open Ended

What is one aspect of the structure of Congress that you found most interesting or would like to learn more about?