Unit 5 Review

In the US Constitution the legislative branch is described in Article I. Which article describes the legislative branch in the VA Constitution.

• Article II

• Article I

• Article IV

• Article III

What is the minimum age requirement for someone to be a member of the Fluvanna School Board?

• 25

• 30

• 21

• 18

What is the term for members of the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors?

• 2 years

• 4 years staggered

• 6 years staggered

• No term limits

Under the 27th Amendment, what must occur for a pay raise given to Congress to take effect?

• The President must approve it.

• It must be voted on in a national referendum.

• There must be an election between the time Congress gives itself a raise and when it takes effect.

• The Supreme Court must validate it.

What is the length of a General Assembly session in even years?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• 45 days

What is the purpose of a Reconvened Session in the General Assembly?

• To elect the Speaker of the House

• To consider governor's vetoes and amendments

• To initiate impeachment proceedings

• To approve presidential appointments

Which type of committee is temporary and created for a specific purpose?

• Standing

• Joint

• Conference

• Select

What is the role of the Chairperson during a committee hearing?

• vote on legislation

• represent the minority party

• uphold parliamentary procedure

• draft new legislation

What is the role of oversight in Congress?

• To gather information about bills in order to markup and report on bills

• To review, monitor, and supervise the implementation of legislation

• To hold hearings on presidential nominations to executive and judicial positions

• To look into an allegation of wrongdoing

What does the investigative function in Congress involve?

• To review, monitor, and supervise the implementation of legislation

• To gather information about bills in order to markup and report on bills

• To hold hearings on presidential nominations to executive and judicial positions

• To look into an allegation of wrongdoing.