Legislative Branch Review

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 435

• 100

• 535

• 270

How is representation in the House of Representatives apportioned?

• Every state gets 2.

• Based on population

• The Electoral College chooses

• Popular vote

How many members are in the Senate?

• 100

• 435

• 535

• 270

How is representation in the Senate apportioned?

• Every state gets 2

• Based on population

• The Electoral College Chooses

• Popular vote

Who can only call Congress into special session?

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Tempore

• Whip

• President

This image shows the political concept of drawing districts to a particular political party's advantage, what is this concept called?

• Salamandering

• Gerrymandering

• Gerry Curling

• Elbridge Gerrying

What is the term length for a House of Representatives member?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime

What is the term length for a Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime

Which constitutional clause is sometimes referred to as the "elastic clause"

• Commerce Clause

• Santa Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Suspension Clause

These are powers given to congress explicitly in the constitution.

• Implied

• Inherent

• Coherent

• Expressed