The Legislative Branch

How many people make up the House of Respresentatives?

• 100

• 243

• 345

• 435

How many people make up the United States Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 345

• 435

Which of the following is a check that Congress has over the president?

• They have to approve his appointees.

• They can override his veto.

• They have the power to impeach him.

• All of the above.

Congressional Committees and subcommittes exist in order to:

• acquire the information needed to pass meaningful legislation.

• offer important political posts to influencial representatives and senators.

• consolidate power in the majority party.

• streamline the ever-growing legislative process.

Which is the following standing committee that is both in the House and the Senate?

• Rules

• Homeland Security

• Special Community on Aging

• Indian affairs

Where does the Constitution outline the powers of Congress?

• Article 1: Sec. 4

• Article 1: Sec: 8

• Article 1: Sec. 9

• Article 1: Sec. 2

Where does Congress do most of its work?

• In committees.

• Back at home.

• The floor (to debate).

• At the White House.

The people the Congressperson actually represent are known as:

• Representents

• Districtees

• Constituents

• Staters

Changing voting boundaries to benefit one political party is known as

• Tomfoolery

• Gerrymandering

• Quorum

• Ex-post-facto

A bill can only be "filibustered"

• by the President.

• in the House.

• in the Senate.

• by the Speaker of the House.