Congress Quiz

What does Bicameral mean?

• 3 houses of legislature
• 4 houses of legislature
• 2 houses of legislature
• none of the above

How old must a person be to serve in the U.S. Senate?

• 25
• 35
• 30
• 40

How old must a person be to serve in the House of Representatives?

• 25
• 35
• 30
• 40

The U.S. Senate awards seats to states based on population True or False?

• True
• False

Who controls the agenda in Congress?

• Majority Party
• Minority Party
• President
• Minority Whip

Who is the President of the Senate?

• Secretary of State
• Vice President
• First Lady
• President

A closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy is known as:

• Gerrymandering
• Filibuster
• Caucus
• None of the above

Overriding a veto is an example of what?

• Checks and Balances
• Insubordination
• Gerrymandering
• Political Espionage

The ability to declare war is held by which branch of government?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative and Executive

Where is a bill introduced?

• House of Representatives
• Senate
• House and Senate
• None of the above