Congress and Congressional Powers Quiz

Which of the statements below best describes reapportionment?

• the redrawing of congressional districts by the House of Representatives based on a new census
• the redrawing of congressional districts by state governments based on a new census
• the reallocation of seats in the Senate and House of Representatives based on a new census
• the reallocation of seats in the House of Representatives to the states based on a new census

Which of these is an example of a check on the power of the legislative branch?

• Both houses must agree on a bill before it can be passed into law.
• Citizens from all states must be represented in both houses of Congress.
• Each house sets its own rules for behavior and procedure for its members.
• Qualifications for membership in either house are very similar.

What do a Congress member’s constituents share?

• a geographic region
• a unified political agenda
• membership in the same interest group
• federal funding

How many senators does the Constitution allow each state?

• one
• two
• three
• varies by state population

How many United States Senators are there?

• 102
• 100
• 435
• 218

How long is a term in the House of Representatives?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

A Senator represents

• a district
• a township
• a state
• a city

How many members are there in the United States House of Representatives?

• 102
• 100
• 435
• 218

Which term refers to a special type of act that Congress uses to set aside funds for specific purposes?

• apportionment
• appropriation
• impeachment
• oversight

The power of impeachment is important to our system of checks and balances because it allows Congress to

• override presidential vetoes.
• pass laws overturning Supreme Court case decisions.
• bring officials in the executive and judicial branches to trial.
• make sure the executive branch follows the laws of Congress.