Congress and Legislative Processes Quiz

What is the law-making body of 2 houses called?

• Unicameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature

• Tricameral legislature

• Quadricameral legislature

What is the process of drawing congressional district lines to favor a political party called?

• Redistricting

• Apportionment

• Gerrymandering

• Zoning

What is the term for legal protection given to members of Congress?

• Immunity

• Indemnity

• Exemption

• Privilege

What is the removal of a person from an institution, such as Congress, for serious misconduct called?

• Impeachment

• Expulsion

• Suspension

• Dismissal

What is the formal disapproval of the actions of a member of Congress by the other members called?

• Reprimand

• Censure

• Condemnation

• Criticism

What are the qualifications for members of the House of Representatives?

• At least 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of the state

• At least 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of the state

• At least 35 years old, citizen for 10 years, resident of the state

• At least 40 years old, citizen for 12 years, resident of the state

What are the qualifications for members of the Senate?

• At least 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of the state

• At least 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of the state

• At least 35 years old, citizen for 10 years, resident of the state

• At least 40 years old, citizen for 12 years, resident of the state

What are the two houses of the bicameral legislature?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Senate and Supreme Court

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• Congress and Parliament

What is membership in the House of Representatives based on?

• State's population

• State's land area

• State's GDP

• State's age

How many representatives can each state have?

• 1 or more

• 2 or more

• 3 or more

• 4 or more