Unit 3 Vocab: The Legislative Branch

What is a bicameral legislature?

• A single-chamber legislature

• A two-chamber legislature

• A legislature made up of judges

• A legislature that serves for two years

What is a session of Congress?

• A meeting of the Senate only

• A two-year period during which Congress meets

• A short recess period for Congress

• A time when laws are passed without debate

What is the purpose of the census?

• To count the population for determining representation

• To conduct surveys about economic issues

• To gather data for redistricting political parties

• To assess voter preferences

What is gerrymandering?

• Drawing electoral district lines fairly

• Manipulating district boundaries to favor a political party

• Electing a representative based on population

• A vote to remove a legislator from office

Who are constituents?

• Elected officials in Congress

• People represented by elected officials

• Lobbyists who work in Congress

• Members of a political party

What is a caucus?

• A meeting of all members of Congress

• A meeting of party members to discuss strategy

• A vote on a new law

• A session of Congress

Who is the Majority Leader?

• The head of the judicial branch

• The leader of the minority party in Congress

• The person who steers the legislative agenda in Congress

• The Speaker of the House

What is the role of a whip in Congress?

• To introduce new laws

• To maintain party discipline and ensure votes

• To veto bills they disagree with

• To preside over the House of Representatives

What is a bill?

• A proposal for a new law

• An amendment to the Constitution

• A presidential order

• A type of treaty with other nations

What is a standing committee?

• A temporary committee created to address specific issues

• A permanent committee that focuses on specific areas of legislation

• A joint committee of both houses of Congress

• A committee that only deals with budget matters