C5 L1 Vocab Quiz

Fill in the blank: Congress adjusts the number of representatives for each state based on ______ results.

• election

• census

• budget

• survey

Who do constituents represent?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Members of Congress

• State Governors

Gerrymandering is used to manipulate what?

• The boundaries of an electoral district

• The number of senators

• The budget of the state

• The population count

Fill in the blank: The new district map was accused of being a ______ designed to favor the incumbent party.

• census

• gerrymander

• constituent

• adjustment

Fill in the blank: Constituents often contact their representatives to share concerns about ______ issues.

• national

• local

• international

• historical

Fill in the blank: The minority party often challenges the policies of the ________ party.

• majority

• minority

• independent

• opposition

What is the role of the Majority Party in Congress?

• To challenge the policies of the minority party

• To hold significant power over which bills are considered

• To preside over the Senate

• To investigate cybersecurity threats

Fill in the blank: The Speaker of the House called for a vote on the ________ bill.

• education

• healthcare

• tax

• defense

Fill in the blank: The President Pro Tempore led the Senate session while the Vice President was ________.

• absent

• present

• voting

• debating

Joint committees help streamline cooperation between which two entities?

• The two houses of Congress

• The President and the Senate

• The House and the President

• The Senate and the Supreme Court