Unit 4 Review

Senators serve

• 4 year terms

• 6 year terms

• 3 year terms

• 2 year terms

The bicameral structure of Congress arose from

• an agreement made at the First Continental Congress.

• the attempt to model the U.S. government after that of Great Britain.

• a disagreement about representation at the Constitutional Convention.

• our federal form of government.

What determines congressional apportionment for each state?

• Gerrymandering

• Political parties

• Population

• Registered voters

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

• majority vote

• 3/4 vote

• 2/3 vote

• unanimous vote

To run for senator, you must

• be at least 25 years old

• be at least 30 years old

• have been a US Citizen for fifteen years

• have a law degree

How often does Congress adjust the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives

• every 2 years

• every 10 years

• every session

• every term

In impeachment proceedings, the House may_____, but the Senate must____.

• accuse/impeach

• convict/impeach

• impeach/accuse

• impeach/convict

The elastic clause allows Congress to

• make temporary treaties with foreign countries

• regulate trade between states

• stretch its powers to meet new needs

• tax US citizens in times of economic crisis

Which branch of government can declare war?

• All three branches

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

After being introduced on the floor, a bill moves to

• the appropriate committee

• floor debate

• the president's desk

• a roll-call vote