Political Science Chapter 5 Test

The structure of Congress can be best described by which of the following terms?

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Tricameral

• Multicameral

What do we call the two years that each consecutive Congress serves?

• Term

• Office

• Duration

• Session

In the House of Representatives, how many members are there?

• 535

• 434

• 536

• 435

Off-year elections are congressional elections that are held when?

• Between gubernatorial elections

• Between Supreme Court appointments

• Between Presidential elections

• Between Mayoral elections

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

How long is a Senator’s term in Congress?

• Three Years

• Four Years

• Five Years

• Six Years

What term is used to describe a proposed law presented to the House or Senate for consideration?

• Law

• Mark-up

• Draft

• Bill

Mitch McConnell is the current MINORITY LEADER of the Senate. Which is McConnell?

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Nancy Pelosi is the current Speaker of the House. Which of the following is the current Speaker of the House?

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The ____________ is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives.

• Majority Leader

• House Majority Speaker 

• Main Whip 

• The Vice President