WorksheetsStudy for Gov't Test 3
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 15mins
How many terms can a Representative or Senator be elected to?
The United States Congress consists of ____ houses; otherwise known as a _______________________ legislature.
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?
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
If over 640,000 of people move out of a state, it may result in...
that state's representation in Congress (Senate) being unaffected.
A congressman’s constituency includes all the people of his/her _____________________ while a senator's constituency includes all the people of his/her ___________________.
A congressman serves a _______ year term while a senator serves _______ year term.
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Michael Johnson
Your congressman is:
Your Senators are:
Gary Peters and Ellissa Slotkins
Why is the Senate known as a “Continuous Body?”
What impact did the 3/5ths Compromise have on Congress' power?
When the President nominates a new Supreme Court Justice, ambassador or other important official, the ___________ must approve the appointment. This power is known as __________________.
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:
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
If POTUS were to be impeached in the House, what happens next?
Which of the following are formal qualifications to serve in the House of Representatives?
Which of the following are formal qualifications to serve in the Senate?
A bill is introduced to Congress. Generally speaking, to which house can the bill be introduced?
What happens to most bills in committee?
If a bill is passed in a Senate standing committee, what happens to it next:
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 bill is sent to POTUS for their signature-what actions can they take?
How can congress override a presidential veto?
Federalism refers to
Getting divorced in Michigan and having it be valid in Virginia is an example of two states honoring the ____________________________ of the Constitution.
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.
The Senate is considered the "upper house" and the House of Representatives considered the "lower house"?
