U.S. Government Quiz

Which of the following does not belong?

• two-year term

• number proportional to population

• number fixed for each state

• originates all tax bills

Elected by majority party, assigns bills to committees, assigns members within committees

• Majority/Minority Leader

• Majority/Minority Whip

• President Pro Tempore

• Speaker of the House

Why did framers of the Constitution grant House of Representatives most "power of the purse"?

• House had the most influence over the President.

• House was seen as being at odds with the Senate.

• House most often favored liberal financial policies.

• House directly reflected the will of the citizens.

Which of these is a role of the U.S. Congress?

• to veto legislation

• to pass the federal budget

• to nominate Cabinet members

• to interpret the Constitution

Implied Powers

• powers that are stated in the U.S. Constitution

• powers drawn from expressed powers

• powers that belong to all sovereign nations

• powers stated in the State constitution

“Necessary and Proper” clause is known as the

• elastic clause

• equal protection clause

• due process of law clause

• full faith and Credit clause

Which of the following does not belong?

• six year term

• allows filibustering

• led by US Vice President

• led by the speaker

Who is responsible for drawing the congressional district boundaries?

• the governor

• the senior judge

• the minority party

• the state legislature

Which issue was dealt with by the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• direct election of U.S. Senators

• reform of the Electoral College

• giving 18 year olds the right to vote

• term limits for the office of President

Which statement BEST describes the limits on re-election for the members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate?

• members of the House of Representatives 2 years & members of the Senate 6 years

• members of the House of Representatives 2 years, members of Senate unlimited number of terms

• members of the Senate 6 years, members of the House of Representatives unlimited number of terms

• members of the Senate & members of the House of Representatives unlimited number of years