GOVT - Unit 4 Quizs - Legislative Branch

Which statement about the Senate is true?

• it has two members from each state

• its members are chosen by state legislatures

• each member represents one congressional district

• seats are apportioned among the states according to their populations

The North Carolina state legislature drew Congressional district lines that guaranteed one political party would win almost every congressional election. This is an example of _________________.

• gerrymandering

• redistricting

• filibustering

• voter suppression

How many years is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6

Which of the following is a power exclusive to the Senate?

• Initiation of impeachment proceedings

• Approval of Presidential appointments

• Ratification of treaties

• Confirmation of Supreme Court justices

If a Senator wants to delay or prevent the vote on a bill, he or she may conduct a ______________ where they continuously talk on any subject.

• filibuster

• debate

• motion

• cloture

Which of the following powers belongs only to the Senate?
Approval of a Presidential appointment,
Proposal of a Revenue Bill,
Election of the President in the event of an Electoral College tie,
A Declaration of War

• Approval of a Presidential appointment

• Proposal of a Revenue Bill

• Election of the President in the event of an Electoral College tie

• A Declaration of War

How many years is the term of a member of the Senate?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the Senate?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

A senator from Georgia proposes a bill in the Senate. The senate debates and then votes to pass the bill. What is the next step towards the bill becoming a law?

• The bill is sent to the House of Representatives for debate and a vote.

• The bill is signed by the President.

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court for review.

• The bill is shelved for future consideration.

Which of the following is a power exclusive to the House of Representatives?

• Approval of Presidential appointments

• Initiation of impeachment proceedings

• Ratification of treaties

• Confirmation of Supreme Court justices