Government- Legislative

Which term refers to people who are represented by a particular member of Congress?

• interest groups

• constituents

• voters

• candidates

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

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many senators are there from each state?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• based on population

Who has the final authority to ratify any amendments to the Constitution that Congress proposes?

• states

• president

• Supreme Court

• Senate majority leader

Which type of constitutional power allows Congress to declare war?

• expressed

• denied

• implied

• inherent

The implied power to create Social Security is based in which specific expressed power?

• making all laws necessary and proper

• regulating commerce

• collecting taxes

• raising and supporting armies

Which court order forces the police to present a person in court to face charges, except in cases of rebellion or invasion?

• subpoenas

• the bill of attainder

• the writ of habeas corpus

• ex post facto laws

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

• gerrymandering.

• reapportionment

• redistricting.

• redistricting.

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

• majority leader

• Speaker of the House

• floor leader

• majority whip

Which term applies to the 20 permanent committees of the House?

• select committees

• standing committees

• conference committees

• joint committees