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How many members are in the Senate?
100
250
435
535
Every two years in odd numbered years, Congress begins a new
session
term
special session
special term
To become a Congressperson and serve in the House of Representatives, one must meet all of the following requirements except
be at least 25 years old
live in the state in which they want to serve
be a United States citizen for at least 7 years
live in the district in which they want to serve
To become a Senator, you must meet all of the following qualifications except:
Be a natural born United States citizen
Live in the state in which they want to represent
Be at least 30 years old
Be a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years
The drawing of district borders in order to favor one political party over another is
redesign
gerrymandering
congressional clustering
redividing
The entity with sole impeachment power of officials.
US House
President
US Senate
Supreme Court
Supreme Court rulings such as Miller v. Johnson (1995) and Rucho v. Common Cause (2019) have concluded that
Gerrymandering done based solely on race is constitutional
Gerrymandering done based solely on race is unconstitutional, and unconstitutional if based on political beliefs
Gerrymandering done based solely on political identification is unconstitutional
Gerrymandering done based solely on race is unconstitutional, while constitutional if based on political beliefs
Which of the following is a technique that can be used to block action on legislation in the Senate
Cloture
Filibuster
Joint Committees
Roll-Call Voting
Logrolling
All federal and state legislative district lines are drawn and/or approved by:
US Senate
House of Representatives
State Legislatures
Both Chambers of Congress
Mr. McKeag
This entity or person sets the rules of debate in the House of Representatives for each resolution or bill, including whether amendments may be proposed during floor debate.
Speaker of the House
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
House Rules Committee
President of the Senate
The committee tasked with investigating steroid use in MLB, or the committees tasked with investigating the attack on the US consulate (embassy) in Benghazi, Libya, were both what type of committee?
Standing
Select
Joint
Conference
A vote in which each legislator’s yes-or-no vote is recorded as the clerk calls the names of the members alphabetically
Cloture
Filibuster
Roll-Call Vote
Secret (Anonymous) Vote
What is the process of counting the residents of the United States, conducted every TEN years?
Survey
Census
Roll call
Reapportionment
The filibuster is a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote.
True
False
Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?
the House of Representatives
any citizen of the United States
the President
Where does the impeachment trial take place?
The White House
The Senate
The Supreme Court
How many votes are required for conviction of a president or vice president?
a simple majority
a unanimous vote
a supermajority
Which of the following presidents was NOT formally impeached?
Andrew Johnson
Richard Nixon
Bill Clinton
Which part of the legislative branch acts as the prosecution?
House of Representatives
Senate
neither
both
Which part of the legislative branch acts as the judge and jury?
House of Representatives
Senate
neither
both
Who was the first President to be Impeached?
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
Richard Nixon
Andrew Johnson
Why was Johnson impeached?
Lying under oath.
Ignoring Congress' law.
Hiring criminals.
Pressuring another country.
Who was never really impeached, despite everyone thinking he was?
Andrew Johnson
Richard Nixon
Donald Trump
Bill Clinton
What was Nixon in trouble for?
Kidnapping a woman.
Threatening his rivals.
Pressuring another country.
Hiring criminals to win an election.
Who was the second President to be Impeached?
Bill Clinton
Richard Nixon
Donald Trump
Andrew Johnson
What was Bill Clinton impeached for?
Cheating on his wife.
Committing adultery.
Lying about cheating under oath.
Sleeping with an intern.
Who is the third President to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson
Donald Trump
Bill Clinton
Richard Nixon
What was Trump impeached for?
Asking for Russian interference.
Pressuring another country for help in elections
Paying off a woman for his affair.
Profiting from his position as President.
Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?
The House of Representatives
Any citizen of the United States
The President
The Senate
Where does the impeachment trial take place?
The House of Representatives
Any citizen of the United States
The President
The Senate
In order to convict a president and remove him/her from office, what percentage of senators is needed to vote to convict?
a 1/3 majority is needed
a 5/5 majority is needed
a 2/3 majority is needed
According to the Constitution, an official can only be impeached for certain reasons. What are the 3 reasons?
treason
high crimes and misdemeanors
poor leadership
bribery
Three presidents have been impeached in U.S. history. Who were they?
Andrew Johnson
Richard Nixon
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
Only ONE President has been impeached TWICE. Who is it?
Andrew Johnson
Richard Nixon
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
Why has impeachment been used in relatively few instances?
Our government is incredibly corrupt and all our officials work to keep each other from getting in trouble for their misdeeds against the American people.
All of our government officials are practically perfect and never do anything illegal.
We have other checks and balances that take care of most problems before they get that far - impeachment is a last resort.
Impeachment doesn't really work to stop those who have committed crimes in office.
What was the former President impeached for?
extorting a foreign leader
incitement of insurrection
failure to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
being a terrible president
What were 2 issues surrounding the impeachment trial? Mark all choices that apply.
It was unlikely that 2/3 (67%) of senators will vote to convict.
Some senators do not want to wear a mask during proceedings.
Some Republican argued that it is unconstitutional to impeach Trump because he is no longer in office.
No evidence exists that supports the Article of Impeachment charging Trump with incitement of insurrection.
Since Trump wasn't convicted this means he is free to run in the 2024 election if he chooses to run again.
YES
NO
T
How many presidents have been impeached?
One
Two
Three
Four
Who was the first president to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson
Richard Nixon
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
What happens if a president, vice-president, or other civil officer are convicted by the Senate?
They are automatically removed from office.
They must willingly resign.
They are sentenced to prison.
They remain in office until the end of their term.
True
a committee for study
Who can help shape legislation?
Individuals
Interest groups
Executive branch
All answers are correct
What happens after a bill makes it through committee?
It is sent to a joint committee to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. Both Chambers must vote in favor of the final version of the bill.
It is sent to the President to sign.
It is debated on the floor and voted on.
It sent to committee in other chamber
It is debated and voted on in the other chamber.
What happens after a bill wins a majority of votes in one chamber (The House or Senate)?
It is sent to a joint committee to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. Both Chambers must vote in favor of the final version of the bill.
It is sent to the President to sign.
It is debated on the floor and voted on.
It sent to committee in other chamber
It is debated and voted on in the other chamber.
What happens after a bill wins a majority of votes in the other chamber (The House or Senate)?
It is sent to a joint committee to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. Both Chambers must vote in favor of the final version of the bill.
It is sent to the President to sign.
It is debated on the floor and voted on.
It sent to committee in other chamber
It is debated and voted on in the other chamber.
Which ARE TRUE about the President NOT signing a Bill that has been voted for by both chambers? Click ALL that are true.
If the President does not sign the bill within 10 days it becomes law if Congress is in session.
If the President does not sign the bill within 10 days while Congress is not in session, the bill does Not become law.This is known as a Pocket Veto.
The President has up to a year to sign a bill into law.
It the President vetoes a bill, Congress can still vote it into law with a two-thirds majority in both chambers.
The presiding officer over the House of Representatives
Cabinet
President
Speaker of the House
Vice-President
True or False: Standing Committees are permanent and carry from one session of Congress to the next
True
False
Joint Committees are made up of...
Just the House
Just the Senate
Both the House and the Senate
The President's Cabinet
An attempt by a private person or group to influence government decisions is called
amending
campaigning
lobbying
reforming
The role of a lobbyist is to
try to influence government policy
work in an agency of the executive branch
serve on the staff of a member of Congress
represent defendants who cannot afford lawyers
Which type of group would be most likely to lobby Congress to pass a law tightening penalties to businesses that pollute streams and rivers?
a labor union
a professional group
a public interest group
a religious organization
A committee from both houses is formed to investigate raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. This would most likely be in which type of committee?
Standing
Special
Joint
Conference
What are the 2 requirements to get elected to the Senate?
25 years old & citizen for 7 years
25 years old & citizen for 9 years
30 years old & citizen for 7 years
30 years old & citizen for 9 years
Which of the following are proper steps in a Bill becoming a Law?
Debated by a Committee
Judged by the courts
Approved by both Chambers
Viewed by the President
Expressed Power
Implied Power
Expressed Power
Implied Power
Expressed Power
Implied Power
Expressed Power
Implied Power
Expressed Power
Implied Power
Expressed Power
Implied Power
Expressed Power
Implied Power
Expressed Power
Implied Power
What are Expressed Powers?
Powers of U.S. government which have not been explicitly granted by the Constitution
Powers of U.S. government which have not been explicitly granted by the Constitution
Powers of U.S. government which have not been explicitly granted by the Constitution
Powers of U.S. government which have been explicitly granted by the Constitution
Term that describes the implied powers of the Federal government under the Constitution
Necessary & Proper
Constitutional
Delegated
Assumed
Powers of the Federal government that are not specifically stated in the Constitution, based on "Necessary and Proper"/ Elastic Clause
Implied Powers
Reserved Powers
Expressed Powers
Elastic Powers
Term that describes how the Constitution is able to "stretch" and adapt to change over time
Elastic Clause
Executive Order
Congressional Censure
Judicial Review
Who determines a Presidential election if there is no electoral majority?
Executive
Judiciary
Senate
House of Representatives
Meetings where political party leaders choose candidates through discussion and consensus.
caucus
closed primary
bipartisan
Electoral College
Supported by members of the 2 major political parties.
caucus
bipartisan
partisan
uni-partisan
People of a particular geographic area who are represented by a law making body.
campaign
caucus
convention
constituent
Some who believes it is better for businesses and individuals, not gov., to solve society's problems.
center
liberal
conservative
bipartisan
This group of people believe the government has a role in solving society's problems and should take action to create solutions.
liberal
conservative
independent
constituent
Relating to a particular political party is
it's platform
bipartisan
nonpartisan
partisan
IN ORDER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, YOU MUST BE AT LEAST
35 YEARS OLD
30 YEARS OLD
25 YEARS OLD
BORN IN THE UNITED STATES AND BE A CITIZEN
IN ORDER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SENATE, YOU MUST BE AT LEAST
35 YEARS OLD
30 YEARS OLD
25 YEARS OLD
BORN IN THE UNITED STATES AND BE A CITIZEN
THE MAIN ROLE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT IN THE SENATE IS TO
ASSIGN BILLS TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ASSIST THE SPEAKER AND ADVANCE PARTY AGENDAS
BREAK A TIE IN CONSTITUTIONAL VOTING
ATTEND ALL MEETINGS ARE KEEP PARTY MEMBERS IN LINE WITH AGENDA
WHO IS CONSIDERED THE MOST POWERFUL MEMBER OF THE SENATE?
MAJORITY LEADER
VICE PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
SPEAKER
THE POSTITION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE PARTY MEMBERS FALL IN LINE WITH THEIR PARTY'S AGENDA IS CALLED
THE SPEAKER
THE MINORITY LEADER
THE MAJORITY LEADER
THE WHIP
THE POSTITION IN THE SENATE RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHEDULING BUSINESS AND SETTING THE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR IS CALLED
THE SPEAKER
THE MINORITY LEADER
THE MAJORITY LEADER
THE WHIP
Leadership assignments and committee membership are both heavily dependent on the ______________.
spoils system
seniority system
merit system
civil service system
Control over what goes on in Congress, including the law making process and committee work always belongs to the ______ party.
Democratic
Republican
majority
minority
When the President of the Senate is not available, the presiding officer is the ______________ (senior most person in the majority party).
Vice President of the US
President Pro Tempore
Minority Leader
Speaker of the House
In either chamber of Congress, the highest ranking person in the party with fewer members is called the __________.
Majority Leader
Majority Whip
Minority Leader
Minority Whip
In either chamber of Congress, the second highest ranking person in the party with fewer members is called the __________.
Majority Leader
Majority Whip
Minority Leader
Minority Whip
In either chamber of Congress, the second highest ranking person in the party with more members is called the __________.
Majority Leader
Majority Whip
Minority Leader
Minority Whip
In either chamber of Congress, the third highest ranking person in the party with more members is called the __________.
Majority Leader
Majority Whip
Minority Leader
Minority Whip
The difference between a standing and a select committee is that standing committees are _____, while select committees are usually only ______.
unicameral / bicameral
bicameral / unicameral
permanent / temporary
temporary / permanent
All standing committees are not considered of equal importance. For example, the ________ committee is considered very important because it decides how the House will operate and which bills will receive floor consideration.
Operations
Rules
Ways and Means
Appropriations
Each committee standing committee has an odd number of seats so the majority party in each chamber can also have a majority of seats on each committee, including appointing each committee's leader, called the committee ________.
head
captain
leader
chair
All standing committees are not considered of equal importance. For example, the ________ committee is considered very important because reviews actions of the federal courts and Presidential judge/justice appointments .
Judiciary
Rules
Ways and Means
Checks and Balances
The minority party's highest seated person in each committee is called the _______.
secondary chair
minority leader
ranking member
under chair
