AP Congress Review Quiz

1. How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 218

• 435

• 538

2. Where in the Constitution are the powers of Congress found?

• Article I Section 4

• Article I Section 8

• Article I Section 9

• Article I Section 10

3. Which of the following states would be most likely to lose a House seat today in reapportionment?

• Florida

• Texas

• Georgia

• Ohio

4. Which of the following is not a result of congressional reapportionment?

• States gain or lose electoral votes

• States gain or lose federal district court judges

• States gain or lose members of the House of Representatives

• States gain or lose money in federal revenue sharing

5. Which of the following SCOTUS precedents set the "one person, one vote" rule for redistricting?

• Baker v. Carr

• Wisconsin v. Yoder

• Kelo v. New London

• Grutter v. Bollinger

6. Which of the following is not an advantage congressional incumbents have over their challengers?

• Incumbents get more free media attention

• Incumbents don't report donations to the Federal Election Commission

• Incumbents have a track record of service, known as casework

• Incumbents find it easier to raise money

7. Which of the following are true about Congress?

• All tax and spending bills must begin in the Senate.

• The Senate impeaches, and then the House holds a trial.

• The Senate has "advice and consent" responsibilities in ratifying treaties and confirming judges and officials.

• The 17th Amendment called for the direction election of senators.

8. Which of the following committees would be the best fit for a congressperson from New York?

• Forestry

• Financial Services

• Armed Services

• Agriculture

9. What power did Congress cite as granting it the authority to pass the Gun Free School Zone Act of 1990?

• The necessary and proper clause

• The supremacy clause

• The regulation of commerce clause

• The taxation clause

10. Which of the following would be considered an external influence on the legislative process?

• congressional committee chairs

• congressional whips

• congressional logrolling

• congressional staffers