Unit 2.1 - American Government: Legislative Branch Review

What is the size of the senate?

• 100

• 435

• 30

• 25

What is the term length for the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Who is the constitutional leader of the Senate?

• President

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

How long is a term in the Senate?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 1 year

What is a Filibuster?

• It is when a Senator talks in opposition to a bill to persuade more Senators to oppose the bill.

• It is when all the members of the Senate leave and take a break.

• It is a debate in the House of Representatives.

• It is when a Senator talks in support of a bill to persuade more Senators to agree to pass it.

How is the number of a state's representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives determined?

• By population, based on the U.S. Census.

• By population, based on a state report.

• By the Constitution, which specifies two representatives for each state.

• By each state, according to their number of state legislators.

Who is the presiding officer of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• The majority party leader.
• The minority party leader.
• The vice president of the United States.
• The Speaker of the House.

What is the minimum age requirement for the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

In which article are the Congressional powers found?

• Article V
• Article VII
• Article I
• Article IV

Who is required to sign a bill before it becomes a law?

• President

• Vice President

• Head of the Supreme Court

• Speaker of the House