Am. Gov. Unit 3 Review

How many years is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?

• four

• three

• two

• one

Who has the constitutional power to regulate interstate commerce?

• individual states

• federal government

• Supreme Court

• businesses

To be eligible to serve in the House of Representatives, a person must be a U.S. citizen for at least...

• three years.

• five years.

• six years.

• seven years.

Which term applies to the 20 permanent committees of the House?

• standing committees

• conference committees

• select committees

• joint committees

Which basic job qualification for the Senate was set by the Constitution?

• wealthy

• experienced and knowledgeable

• live in the state he or she represents

• nationally known

What vote is required by the Senate to expel one of its members?

• a simple majority

• three-fourths

• two-thirds

• three-fifths

Which of the following terms can be described as the Senate's traditional use of unlimited debate to block legislation?

• blocker

• filibuster

• revision

• hopper

What does the conference committee issue when it reaches an agreement on a bill?

• conference report

• conference meeting

• conference hearing

• conference debate

If a president dies in office, the vice president...

• assumes the duties but not the title of president.

• becomes president and serves out the term.

• becomes president and serves until a special election can be held.

• serves until the speaker of the House can take over.

What was the original purpose of the electoral college?

• having more enlightened people choose the president

• preserving peace between northern and southern states

• giving political parties more power in choosing the president

• preventing a tyrant or demagogue from becoming president