Civics Chapter 7 Test Review

How long is a term of Congress?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

What term and session of Congress is currently meeting?

• 1st term, 2nd session

• 112th term, 1st session

• 118th term, 1st session

• 2023rd term, 2nd session

How often does Congress adjust the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives?

• every year

• every 2 years

• every 6 years

• every 10 years

Why do political parties sometimes gerrymander their districts?

•  to ensure that each voter belongs to one of the two major parties

• to favor one political party over another

What name is given to permanent committees that continue their work from session to session?

• standing

• select

• joint

1. Which of the following do committee staff members do?

• approve presidential nominees

• deal with lobbyists

• serve on committees

• 1. veto bills

1. From where does Congress get its lawmaking powers?

• the states

• Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution

1. What name is given to specific powers of Congress listed in the Constitution?

• implied

• expressed

• concurrent

1. What name is given to congressional powers that are not stated explicitly in the Constitution?

• implied

• expressed

• concurrent

1. What does the elastic clause do for Congress?

• make temporary treaties with foreign countries

• 1. regulate trade between states

• 1. stretch its powers to meet new needs

• 1. tax U.S. citizens in times of economic crisis