Legislative Branch

Which Congress began its first session on January 3, 2024?

• 117th Congress

• 118th Congress

• 119th Congress

• 120th Congress

What is the minimum representation per state in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 2 seats

• 3 seats

• 1 seat

• 5 seats

Which state gained the most seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2020 census?

• Texas

• Florida

• Montana

• Oregon

What is the process of redrawing legislative district boundaries every 10 years based upon changes in population called?

• Redistricting

• Reapportionment

• Reallocation

• Redistribution

Which of the following is a result of gerrymandering?

• Decreased political party representation

• Increased voter engagement

• Maximum number of representatives of a particular party being elected

• Equal distribution of resources

Gerrymandering is primarily concerned with which aspect of elections?

• Voter registration

• Legislative district boundaries

• Campaign financing

• Election day procedures

In gerrymandering, what is the effect of "packing" on the opposing party?

• It strengthens the opposing party

• It weakens the opposing party

• It has no effect

• It creates new districts

Which gerrymandering strategy is likely to result in a few districts dominated by the opposing party?

• Cracking

• Packing

• Sweetheart

• Competitive

What is the likely outcome of using "cracking" in a political district?

• Increased representation for the opposing party

• Decreased representation for the opposing party

• No change in representation

• Equal representation

What does the House of Representatives emphasize in its policy?

• Foreign policy

• Fiscal policy

• Environmental policy

• Social policy