AP Government - Legislative Branch/Congress

What is the minimum age to become a Senator?

• No prerequisite

• 25

• 30

• 35

Which chamber of the federal legislature is considered to be closer and more responsive to the American citizens?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• State Assembly

• State Senate

Reapportionment and redistricting are affected every ten years as a result of....

• pork barrel spending

• standing committees

• midterm elections

• the census

Cloture is a process designed to accomplish...

• bringing a bill out of committee

• the ending a filibuster

• Gerrymandering

• select committee chairmen

This chamber of the legislature has the power of confirming presidential appointments.

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

All revenue bills must originate where?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Office of the President

• The Congressional Budget Office

Which of the following is NOT a model used by members of Congress in the execution of their responsibilities.

• Politico

• Delegate

• Logroller

• Trustee

Logrolling generally refers to...

• the changing of committee chairs after a change in the majority party after a congressional election

• the trading of "yea" votes in return for future favors

• minority leader in the House of Representatives

• findings of the Congressional Budget Office

A conference committee is comprised of...

• Senators only

• House representatives only

• Members of both the Senate and House of Representatives

• Subcommittees in the House of Representatives

What do we call a person who is up for reelection?

• the challenger

• the lame duck

• the whip

• the incumbent