The drawing of districts by state legislatures designed to give one party an advantage in elections.

A private meeting of political party members to decide policy or choose party leaders.

Official condemnation of a member of Congress for misconduct

The gathering of the House so it can vote on important bills and expedite legislation

The required number of members needed to an organization to conduct a meeting.

Changed selection of Senators from state legislatures to at-large state elections.

States that any Congressional pay raise does not take effect until the next Congressional election.

A proposed new law.

An attempt by a Senator to kill a bill by stalling a vote on it.

The Presidential power that allows him to block the passage of a bill and can only be overturned by a 2/3 vote of Congress.

The section of Article I in the Constitution that is the basis for expressed and implied powers of Congress.

Powers clearly given to Congress because they are specifically stated in the Constitution

Powers given to Congress but they are NOT specifically stated in the Constitution.

the powers to make laws which were given to Congress by the Constitution

Changed the date of the President's inauguration from March to January 20th?

The act of bringing a formal accusation of wrongdoing against President or other federal officials.

a temporary committee composed of members of BOTH legislative houses for the purpose of working out a compromise on a bill.

the responsibility of Congress to monitor the bureaucracy to make sure that the laws are being faithfully executed.

A representative who votes according to the desires of his constituency rather than his own judgement.

the idea that members of the House represent a particular population in their state

The proportional distribution of congressional seats among the states as seen based on population

An unwritten tradition in Congress that gives committee chairmanships to members based on their length of service

The official written publication of the roll call and what is said on the Senate and House floors.

A procedure used to get a bill out of a House committee

A custom whereby the Senate may refuse to confirm a President's appointee if a senator of the state involved and the same party of the President objects.

a privilege of congressman to be free from arrest for most causes during a congressional session and to not be held liable for any statements made in speeches on the floor of Congress.

a temporary committee composed of member of both legislative houses for the purpose of working out a compromise bill

The chief spokesman for his respective party in either the House or the Senate who is responsible to secure his party's interests in the legislative process.

A member of the majority party in the Senate who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President; elected by members of the Senate.

The presiding officer of the Senate; a job given to the Vice President

The presiding officer the House of Representatives elected by members of the House.

A member of the House or Senate that assists the floor leader in his responsibilities.

A representative who votes according his own judgement rather than the views of his constituency.

The upper house of Congress. Members have six year terms.

The term of office for a member of the House of Representatives.

Which article of the Constitution deals with the legislative branch?

Which is NOT one of the main responsibilities of the legislative branch?

Which of the following is NOT true about the House of Representatives?

Which of the following would not describe the senate?

Which officer presides over the House of Representatives?

When does the new Congressional term begin?

What is needed for a quorum in each chamber of Congress?

Which officer has the responsibilities of keeping law and order and gathering members for a session of Congress?

Which measure of discipline is taken remove a member of Congress from office?

Which is the correct order of passage of legislation?

Before the 17th Amendment, state legislatures selected their state's Senators. (Section 1)

There are currently 435 members of the Senate. (Section 1)

Congress has been given Executive Powers by the constitution. (Section 1)

The number of members a state sends to the House of Representatives may change following a census of the country. (Section 1)

Each state has three Senators in Congress. (Section 1)

Which is NOT a one of the three qualifications according to serve in Congress. (Section 1)

Which is NOT a one of the three main leaders in Congress. (Section 1)

Which is NOT one of the three ways a Congressional vote is taken? (Section 3)

A bipartisan bill is supported by members of both parties. (Section 3)

If the President rejects a bill, there is nothing Congress can do to pass the law over his rejection. (Section 3)

What is the majority vote needed for Congress to override a Presidential veto? (Section 3)

A "pocket veto" is when the President kills the bill by not signing it when Congress is adjourned. (Section 3)

Congress has no oversight over federal agencies. (Section 3)

The Constitution requires all states to have a Republic form of government. (Section 3)

Which is NOT a way that Congress disciplines its members? (Section 2)

Who determines the congressional salaries? (Section 2)

Congressional immunity allows members of Congress to speak freely during congressional debates. (Section 2)

There are two regular sessions of Congress for each congressional term. (Section 2)

Congress is the only branch of government with the Constitutional power to declare war. (Section 4)

The "necessary and proper" clause in Article I of the Constitution gives Congress authority to exercise expressed and implied powers. (Section 4)

All bills dealing with revenue must begin in the House of Representatives. (Section 4)

The whole process of impeaching a federal official is conducted by the Senate. (Section 4)

The House of Representatives must approve of Presidential appointments. (Section 4)

The Senate must approve of treaties made by the President. (Section 4)

Three Presidents have been impeached by the House of Representatives, but all three were "aquitted" of the charges.

Which President was not impeached by the House of Representatives? (Section 4)

What is the vote needed in the Senate to find a federal official guilty of impeachment charges? (Section 4)

If no candidate for President receives the majority of Electoral College votes, who determines the winner? (Section 4)

If no candidate for Vice President receives the majority of Electoral College votes, who determines the winner? (Section 4)

Which three of the following characteristics apply to both the House and the Senate?

Which three of the following characteristics apply ONLY to the Senate?

Which three of the following characteristics apply ONLY to the House of Representatives?

What is the Upper House of Congress where a term of office is six years?

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

Six year terms.

Referred to as the "House of Lords"

Two-thirds of the seats are up for election each election cycle.

What is the name of the building in which Congress meets?

True or False: Our congress is a bicameral legislature.

The age requirement for a member of the Senate.

How many seats in the Senate will be up for election during a normal election cycle?

How many years must someone be a citizen before becoming a member of the House of Representatives?