Gov. Unit 2 Test

In the House of Representatives, how is the number of representatives from each state determined?

• The Constitution sets the number of representatives.

• There are two representatives from each state.

• The seats are divided among the states based on population.

• The majority party in the Senate apportions the seats in the House.

What process did states use to redraw district boundaries in a manner that would give an electoral advantage to one political party?

• gerrymandering

• redistribution

• censuring

• fillibustering

Nearly half the members of Congress work in what profession?

• Military

• Law

• Business

• Education

Who does the Constitution name as the president of the Senate?

• the majority whip

• the Speaker of the House

• the Vice President

• the President pro tempore

Despite their complexity, what are the rules of the House designed to accomplish?

• ensuring that each representative speaks an equal amount of time during debates

• moving legislation quickly once it reaches the House floor

• limiting the power of House leadership

• balancing the influence of both parties

What power do congressional investigative committees have to convince witnesses to give up their Fifth Amendment right not to give evidence against oneself?

• immunity

• subpoena

• perjury

• contempt of court

Why has the Constitution been called “an invitation to struggle”? Select ALL that apply.

• Each branch of government has been given powers to counteract the others in a system of checks and balances.

• It is difficult to obtain a two-thirds majority in each house of Congress to overturn a presidential veto.

• Only the president is allowed to appoint federal officials and judges, as well as pay for government expenses.

• Each branch of government is likely to interpret the Constitution in different ways, which results in unending tension.

When an elected government representative is loyal primarily to its party’s agenda, the result is often ______. Select ALL that apply.

• gridlock

• partisan politics

• divided government

• a majority Congress

The Constitution gives the president the power to ______.

• veto an entire bill

• veto part of a bill

• alter a bill with a one-item veto

• curb spending by use of a line-item veto

Which chamber of the federal government has the power to impeach a government official?

• the Electoral College

• the Senate

• the House of Representatives

• the Supreme Court