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U.S. Legislative Terms

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U.S. Legislative Terms
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Safe seat

A legislative seat that is likely to be won by a particular party due to the district's demographic composition.

A seat in a legislative body that is always contested by multiple parties.

A seat that is guaranteed to be won by the incumbent regardless of the election.

A seat that is not contested in elections due to lack of interest.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Incumbent

A current officeholder seeking re-election.

A candidate running for the first time.

A former officeholder who has retired.

An individual who has never held public office.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Trustee

A representative who makes decisions based on their own judgment and what they believe is in the best interest of the public.

A person who manages a trust fund for personal gain.

An individual who oversees the operations of a corporation.

A member of a board responsible for making financial decisions for a company.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Discharge petition

A petition in the House of Representatives that forces a bill out of committee and onto the floor for a vote, typically requiring a majority of members.

A formal request to the Senate to delay a vote on a bill.

A document that allows members to withdraw their support for a bill.

A petition that requires a two-thirds majority to pass a bill.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Delegate

A representative who acts according to the wishes of their constituents rather than their own judgment.

An individual who makes decisions based solely on personal beliefs.

A person who represents a group but has no authority to make decisions.

A member of a committee who only listens to opinions without taking action.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

President pro tempore

A junior member of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President.

A senior member of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President.

A member of the House of Representatives who acts as a liaison to the Senate.

The Vice President of the United States who oversees Senate sessions.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Rider

A type of horse used in competitions.

An additional provision added to a bill that may not be related to the main subject of the legislation.

A person who travels on a motorcycle.

A term used for a passenger in a car.

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