Gov't: Topic 4: The Legislative Branch

What is it called when a district is drawn to the advantage of a political party?

• Whips

• Census

• Apportioned

• Gerrymandering

What is a meeting of congress called?

• Term

• Session

• Continuous body

• Special Session

What is a senatorial stalling tactic to "talk a bill to death"

• Gerrymandering

• Veto

• Pocket Veto

• Filibuster

Who assists the floor leaders in Congress?

• Whips

• Pro Tempore

• President of the Senate

• Speaker of the House

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Pro Tempore

• President of the Senate

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

What is it called when a President neither signs or rejects a bill within the time allowed and Congress has adjourned?

• Pocket Veto

• Veto

• Filibuster

• Session

What is having two houses in the Legislative Branch called?

• Unicameral

• Congress

• Bicameralism

• Special Sessions

What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?

• Interpret laws.

• Execute laws.

• Impeach presidents

• Make laws.

How long is Congress usually in session for?

• Only during the summer.

• 9 months- like a school year

• Usually the entire year.

• Only when a new Congress convenes.

How old does a House of Representative have to be?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 35