Congress and Legislative Process Quiz

For a bill to officially become a national law, which of the following must ALWAYS occur?

• The bill must pass both houses with identical language.

• The bill must be signed by the president.

• The bill must be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court for accuracy.

• The bill must originate in the Senate and be passed by the House.

How many representatives does each state have in the House of Representatives?

• It depends on the population of the state.

• Each state has 2 representatives in the House.

• The number of representatives is based on the size of the county, not on the state.

• It depends on the geographical size of the state.

Where does a bill go after it has been approved by EITHER the entire House or the ENTIRE Senate?

• the other house

• the president

• the Speaker of the House

• the President of the Senate

Which of these statements about the House of Representatives is TRUE?

• Members are elected by state legislatures to serve six-year terms.

• House members are apportioned among the states by population every 10 years.

• The House of Representatives has the sole authority to hold impeachment trials.

• A member must be at least 35 years old and a natural-born citizen.

Which phrase BEST explains the role of a conference committee in the lawmaking process?

• Proposing a new bill

• Giving final approval for a bill

• Reconciling different versions of a bill

• Vetoing a bill

Which statement is true about the election of House and Senate members?

• All House and Senate members are elected every two years

• All Senate members are elected every 2 years but only 145 House members are elected every 2 years

• Only one third of House and Senate members are elected every two years

• All House members are elected every two years but only 33 Senators are elected every two years

We are currently in the 118th term of Congress. When will the 119th term begin?

• November 6th, 2024

• November 6th, 2025

• January 3, 2024

• January 3, 2025

Who created all leadership positions in Congress, other than the three named in the US Constitution?

• Congress

• President

• political parties

• majority party

Which party chooses leadership positions, including committee chairmen?

• majority party

• minority party

Which is NOT a purpose of the Congressional Committee system in the legislative process?