Government Organization Quiz Lessons 11-17

Which of these is the best definition of constituents?

• 1. donors who contribute cash or services to an electoral campaign

• 1. residents of an electoral district represented by an elected official

• 1. citizens nationwide who benefit from an elected official's programs

• • voters in an elected official's home state who belong to the same party

Which of these events triggers reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives?

• 1. a change in House leadership

• 1. a census conducted every 10 years

• 1. the election of representatives every 2 years

• • the decision of the House to authorize redistricting

What determines the number of seats in the Senate?

• Number of states
• Number of representatives
• Number of counties
• Constitution

In saying “The power of the speaker of the House is the power of scheduling,” Tip O’Neill was referring chiefly to the speaker’s power to do which of the following?

• Veto legislation
• 1. Decide which bills will be debated and when

• Appoint committee members
• Declare war

Which of these groups handles most of the detailed work of lawmaking in Congress?

• Standing Committees

• Subcommittees
• Task forces
• • conference committees

Which of these is a key factor in choosing committee chairs?

• 1. age

• 1. seniority

• 1. education

• 1. experience

What is a Christmas tree bill?

• 1. a bill approved late in the session

• 1. a bill that raises the pay of lawmakers

• 1. a bill passed as a favor to the president

• 1. a bill that has attracted many unrelated riders

What does a committee or subcommittee do during markup?

• • take an initial informal vote before debate

• 1. place a bill on the calendar for discussion

• 1. determine the final language of a bill

• 1. call outside experts to testify

Which of these is not a qualification for seeking the presidency?

• 1. natural-born citizen

• 1. at least 35 years old

• 1. college graduate

• • lived in United States at least 14 years

What did Andrew Jackson do that led his critics to call him “King Andrew”?

• Andrew Jackson abolished the presidency and declared himself king.
• Andrew Jackson was known for his humility and modesty.
• Andrew Jackson expanded the use of the presidential veto.

• Andrew Jackson was a strong advocate for democracy and equality.