The Senate
Authored by Rebeca Aguirre
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What Senate procedure allows a minority to stall the passage of bills?
Filibuster
Cloture
Veto
Override
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What special power does the Constitution give to the Senate?
Power to declare war
Power to impeach federal officials
Power to reject presidential appointments
Power to introduce revenue bills
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the basic job qualifications for a person seeking to be a senator according to Article I, Section 3, of the Constitution?
At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and a resident of the state they represent.
At least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and a resident of the state they represent.
At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least five years, and a resident of the state they represent.
At least 40 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least ten years, and a resident of the state they represent.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which amendment to the Constitution changed the method of selecting senators from state legislatures to direct popular election?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Seventeenth Amendment
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term is used to describe the Senate due to the wealth of its members?
Aristocrats' Alliance
Plutocrats' Parliament
Oligarchs' Organization
Millionaires' Club
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which position in the Senate is largely ceremonial and can only vote to break ties?
Majority Leader
President of the Senate (Vice President of the United States)
Minority Leader
President Pro Tempore
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most powerful position in the Senate?
Senate majority leader
Speaker of the House
Senate minority leader
Senate president pro tempore
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