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Study for Gov't Test 3

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many terms can a Representative or Senator be elected to?

a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
unlimited
2.

The United States Congress consists of ____ houses; otherwise known as a _______________________ legislature.

a)
1/unicameral
b)
2/bicameral
c)
3/trilateral
d)
4/quadrilateral
3.

One of the reasons Congress was set up this way was to solve the problem of how representation would be determined; what was the other reason?

a)
They wanted the other branches to be more powerful
b)
They wanted congress to be the most powerful branch, just not too powerful.
c)
They wanted congress to be as powerful as it was under the Articles of Confederation.
4.

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

a)
435
b)
100
c)
453
d)
324
5.

If over 640,000 of people move out of a state, it may result in...

a)
that state losing one or more senators.
b)
that state losing one or more representatives.
c)

that state's representation in Congress (Senate) being unaffected.

6.

A congressman’s constituency includes all the people of his/her _____________________ while a senator's constituency includes all the people of his/her ___________________.

a)
county/state
b)
state/district
c)
state/county
d)
district/state
7.

A congressman serves a _______ year term while a senator serves _______ year term.

a)
1/3
b)
2/6
c)
4/4
d)
6/2
8.

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

a)

Michael Johnson

b)
Tip O’Neil
c)
Nancy Pelosi
d)
Paul Ryan
9.

Your congressman is:

a)
Fred Upton
b)
Sean McCann
c)
Bill Huizenga
d)
Daryl Dixon
10.

Your Senators are:

a)
Gary Peters and Walter White
b)

Gary Peters and Ellissa Slotkins

c)
Debbie Stabenow and Sheldon Cooper
d)
Debbie Stabenow and Leonard Hofstadter
11.

Why is the Senate known as a “Continuous Body?”

a)
The Senate is always in session
b)
Only 1/3rd of the Senate is up for reelection at one time
c)
Only 2/3rds of the Senate is up for reelection at one time
d)
Only ½ of the Senate is up for reelection at one time
12.

What impact did the 3/5ths Compromise have on Congress' power?

a)
It remained unchanged
b)
It diffused the power of Congress
c)
It made Congress more powerful
d)
It ensured that Congress was more powerful than the states
13.

When the President nominates a new Supreme Court Justice, ambassador or other important official, the ___________ must approve the appointment. This power is known as __________________.

a)
House/Filibuster
b)
Senate/Appointment
c)
House/Oversight
d)
Senate/Confirmation
14.

While the Executive Branch can negotiate treaties with other countries, the Senate must approve them before they can take effect. This power is known as:

a)
Ratification
b)
Confirmation
c)
Appointment
d)
Oversight
15.

Congress is currently investigating whether or not the Trump campaign colluded with the Russian government to impact the 2016 Election; this power is known as

a)
Ratification
b)
Confirmation
c)
Appointment
d)
Oversight
16.

If POTUS were to be impeached in the House, what happens next?

a)
A special election is held
b)
POTUS is tried in the Senate
c)
POTUS is censured by the House
d)
POTUS is removed from office
17.

Which of the following are formal qualifications to serve in the House of Representatives?

a)
Be at least 25 years old; a citizen for at least 7 years; live in the district you represent
b)
Be at least 25 years old; a natural-born citizen; live in the state you represent
18.

Which of the following are formal qualifications to serve in the Senate?

a)
Be at least 30 years old; a citizen for at least 9 years; live in the state you represent
b)
Be at least 30 years old; a natural-born citizen; live in the district you represent
19.

A bill is introduced to Congress. Generally speaking, to which house can the bill be introduced?

a)
The House of Representatives
b)
The Senate
c)
Neither unless the President approves
20.

What happens to most bills in committee?

a)
They are quickly approved.
b)
They are thoroughly amended and passed.
c)
If they aren’t immediately pigeonholed by the committee chair, they die.
d)
They are tabled.
21.

If a bill is passed in a Senate standing committee, what happens to it next:

a)
It heads to the full Senate (Senate floor) for consideration.
b)
It heads to the full House (House floor) for consideration.
c)
It goes to POTUS for his signature.
22.

A bill makes it through one house of Congress and heads to the other where it also passes, but with changes, what happens next?

a)
The Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate need to agree on the same version before it heads to POTUS.
b)
The bill heads to a conference committee composed of Senators and Congressmen who must write a compromise version of the bill.
23.

A bill is sent to POTUS for their signature-what actions can they take?

a)
He pigeonholes, signs or vetoes the bill.
b)
He gerrymanders, doesn’t sign or vetoes the bill.
c)
He signs, doesn’t sign or vetoes the bill.
d)
He doesn’t sign, filibusters or vetoes the bill.
24.

How can congress override a presidential veto?

a)
A 2/3rds majority vote from each house
b)
A simple majority vote of each house
c)
The Vice President can override POTUS’ veto on his own
25.

Federalism refers to

a)
The separation of powers between state and local government.
b)
The separation of powers between the different branches of government.
c)
The separation of powers between the federal and state governments.
d)
A system of government comprised of a loose union of states with a weak central government
26.

Getting divorced in Michigan and having it be valid in Virginia is an example of two states honoring the ____________________________ of the Constitution.

a)
Full Faith & Credit Clause
b)
Elastic Clause
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
Commerce Clause
27.

This is the unethical/immoral and most of the time illegal redrawing of Congressional districts to manipulate elections in favor of one party or the other.

a)
Redistricting
b)
Filibustering
c)
Gerrymandering
28.

The Senate is considered the "upper house" and the House of Representatives considered the "lower house"?

a)
Because the Senate is on the 2nd floor of the capitol building and the House is on the 1st floor
b)
Because the Senate has more power
c)
Because a senators term of office is much longer than a reps