Legislative Structure and Function

If a political party holds the majority, they influence the lawmaking process by

• holding leadership positions and controlling the agenda

• writing all the laws and controlling the agenda

• drawing district lines and holding leadership position

• being the only party allowed to submit and vote on bills

What is casework?

• A committee's research on a bill

• The process for drawing new district lines

• The stuff legislators keep in their briefcases

• Representatives helping constituents with issues

How long is the term for a senator?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How long is the term for a representative?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which leader of the Senate controls the calendar and agenda?

• President Pro Tempore

• Majority Leader

• Minority Leader

• President of the Senate

Who would likely represent the House in negotiations with the president?

• Majority Whip

• Majority Leader

• President Pro Tempore

• Speaker of the House

Which public office requires a minimum age of 25?

• House of Representatives

• U.S. Senate

• Major

• Governor

When are states required to redistrict?

• Every 2 years after U.S. House election

• Every 6 years after U.S. Senate election

• Every 4 years before presidential elections

• Every 10 years after the U.S. Census

What impact did the 17th Amendment have on the electoral process?

• People can vote in any precinct in early elections

• States have the power to regulate voting and elections

• People can directly vote for senators

• House representatives can directly vote for each other

Who elects representatives? How are the elected?

• For a lifetime after one election

• Directly by voters in their districts

• Every year in general elections

• Every four years