Tamez_4th_Period_Congress and Lawmaking

What is the minimum age requirement to be a representative in Congress?

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

How long is a congressional term?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

How is representation in the House determined?

• By state population

• By state size

• By state wealth

• By state political party

What is gerrymandering?

• The process of redistricting after reapportionment

• The competitive struggle of the two-party system

• The process of selecting committee members

• The manipulation of district boundaries to favor a particular political party

How many senators does each state have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What are the qualifications to be a senator?

• At least 18 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, legal resident of the state

• At least 21 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, legal resident of the state

• At least 25 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, legal resident of the state

• At least 30 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, legal resident of the state

Who serves as the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The President Pro Tempore

• The Majority Leader

What is the role of the Rules Committee in the House?

• To control major decisions in the progress of a bill

• To set the legislative agenda

• To oversee committee assignments

• To draft legislation

What is needed for official legislative action in Congress?

• A majority vote

• A unanimous vote

• A quorum

• A filibuster

How does the Senate deliberate on public policies?

• Through filibusters

• Through committee hearings

• Through unanimous consent

• Through majority vote