C&E 2nd Six Weeks Benchmark Review

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

• every session

• every term

• every 2 years

• every 10 years

Permanent committees that continue to work from session to session are called?

• standing committees

• select committees

• conference committees

• joint committees

The elastic clause allows Congress to

• regulate trade between states.

• tax US citizens in times of economic crisis.

• stretch its powers to meet new needs.

• make temporary treaties.

In impeachment proceedings, the House may __________, but the Senate must _____________.

• convict/impeach

• impeach/convict

• accuse/impeach

• impeach/accuse

Congress is considered a bicameral body because

• it has 535 members.

• it has two parts.

• the legislative branch is more powerful than the executive branch.

• the Great Compromise established equal representation in the House

Why do political parties sometimes gerrymander?

• to increase their voting strength.

• to ensure that each district has the same number of constituents.

• to focus lawmakers' attention on the concern of their districts

• to ensure that each voter belongs to one of the 2 major parties.

Congressional bills dealing with people's claims against the government are called?

• small claims bills

• general bills

• public bills

• private bills

A filibuster can be ended by

• a roll call

• floor debate

• three- fifths of senators voting for cloture

• a two-thirds vote of the members

What qualifications do both houses of Congress have in common?

• Members must be born in the US

• Members must be at least 30 years of age.

• Members must graduate from college.

• Members must live in the state they represent.

Which of the following is a qualification required by the Constitution for becoming president of the US?

• political experience

• 35 years old or older

• Naturalized citizen

• resident for at least 25 years