Gov Unit #2 Quizizz

How many representatives to states get in the House of Representatives?

• 1 each

• 2 each

• 4 each

• Based on population

Senators are elected by:

• Districts within a state

• The entire state which they represent

• State legislatures

• Representatives

All of the following are examples of non-legislative powers of Congress EXCEPT:

• Investigating other branches

• Confirming justices

• Debating bills

• Ratifying treaties

The House can do this, but the Senate cannot:

• Confirm justices

• Ratify treaties

• Override the president's veto

• Start budget bills

Gerrymandering is:

• The redrawing of district boundaries to help the party in power stay in power

• The redrawing of state boundaries to help the party in power stay in power

• The redrawing of district boundaries to help the Democrats stay in power

• The redrawing of state boundaries to help the Republicans stay in power

Two methods of gerrymandering are:

• Packing

• Stacking

• Cracking

• Hacking

A conference committee:

• Investigates the bureaucracy

• Resolves differences between House and Senate versions of a bill

• Impeaches the president

• Confirms judicial nominees

The president must be: (choose all that apply)

• At least 25

• At least 35

• Be a "natural-born citizen"

• Have experience as a governor or Senator

As chief diplomat, the president:

• Leads relations with foreign countries

• Ensures that the legislation passed by Congress is carried out

• Serves as the country's "moral leader"

• Influences the legislation Congress will pass

An executive order:

• Can be vetoed by Congress

• Cannot be declared unconstiutional

• Is issued by the president and has the force of law

• Is an example of the president acting in the chief executive role