Congress Quiz

How many houses are there in Congress?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 30

Which amendment allowed for the direct election of Senators?

• 1st Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

What is gerrymandering?

• Manipulating electoral boundaries to favor one party or class

• A process to select committee chairs

• A method to count the population for apportionment

• A type of filibuster in the Senate

Which committee oversees the executive agencies to ensure they are carrying out the intent of the law?

• Oversight Committee

• Rules Committee

• Conference Committee

• Joint Committee

Who is the 3rd in line for the presidency?

• Speaker of the House

• Senate Pro-Tem

• Vice-President

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What is the process for a bill to become a law?

• Executive approval

• Judicial review

• Congressional vote

• Public referendum

What is the term for a senator's ability to be notified before action is taken on a bill?

• Hold

• Filibuster

• Cloture vote

• Senatorial courtesy

Which agency is responsible for providing research and analysis to Congress?

• Congressional Budget Office

• Congressional Research Service

• General Accountability Office

• Federal Reserve System

What does Bicameral mean?

• 3 houses of legislature
• 4 houses of legislature
• 2 houses of legislature
• none of the above