Legislative Branch Test Study Guide

How many people are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 243

• 345

• 435

• 535

How many people are in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 345

• 435

• 535

What are some of the “checks” that Congress has over the power of the president?

• They can approve his appointees to the Supreme Court.

• They have the power to override his veto.

• They have the power to impeach him.

• All of these.

Why do Congressional committees and subcommittees exist?

• To make the lawmaking process simpler

• To consolidate power for the majority party of the Senate

• To offer political positions of power to loyal members of Congress

• To gather information and create well-crafted laws for the American people

What is the term for the people that a Congressperson represents in their districts?

• The Representors

• The District Members

• The Constituents

• The State Members

What is the term for when a political party changes voting district boundaries?

• Gerrymandering

• Redrawing the District Maps

• Ex-post-facto

• Veto

Where can a bill be filibustered?

• In the House of Representatives

• In the Senate

• In the White House by the President

• In the Supreme Court

What are the qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 9 years a citizen of the United States, 30 years old

• 6 years a citizen of the United States, 20 years old

• 7 years a citizen of the United States, 25 years

  old

• A natural born citizen of the United States, 35 years old

What are the qualifications to be a member of the Senate?

• 9 years a citizen of the United States, 30 years old

• 6 years a citizen of the United States, 20 years old

• 7 years a citizen of the United States, 25 years

  old

• A natural born citizen of the United States, 35 years old

What is one of the non-legislative (non law-making) powers of Congress?

• Impeaching the President

• Creating the Federal Budget

• Crafting new laws

• Vetoing inappropriate laws