Designed to represent the population.

An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.

Decide which bills and resolutions move forward to consideration by the House or Senate as a whole.

Leader of the United States House of Representatives, elected by the current members of the House.

Under the Constitution, the vice president has the authority to cast a tie-breaking vote.

Elected by U.S. Congresspeople in the political party holding the largest number of seats in the Senate. This person typically sets the floor agenda and oversees the committee chairmen.

The party member who directs the activities of the opposition party on the floor of a legislative body.

A political procedure where one or more members of congress debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision being made on the proposal.

A motion or process in parliamentary procedure aimed at bringing debate to a quick end.

A parliamentary procedure permitted by the Standing Rules of the United States Senate which allows one or more Senators to prevent a motion from reaching a vote on the Senate floor.

Used to expedite business by eliminating the need for formal votes on routine questions in which the existence of a consensus is likely.

The appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district.

The trading of favors, or quid pro quo, such as vote trading by legislative members to obtain passage of actions of interest to each legislative member.

A situation when there is difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people.

A practice intended to establish a political advantage for a particular party or group by manipulating district boundaries.

The process of drawing electoral district boundaries in the United States.

A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.

A situation in which one party controls the executive branch while another party controls one or both houses of the legislative branch.

An elected official whose successor has already been elected or will be soon. The official is often seen as having less influence with other politicians due to the limited time left in office.

Role played by elected representatives who listen to the constituents' opinions and then use their best judgment to make final decisions.

The representative is expected to act strictly in accordance to a mandate from the represented.

Legislators follow their own judgment until the public becomes vocal about a particular matter, at which point they should follow the dictates of constituents.

Which of these statements is true for both the House of Representatives and the Senate?

Which of these is likely to occur during a congressional session?

When a bill comes to a vote on the House floor, you know it has

The House rule that limits the amount of time a member can speak during a debate is meant to

Which two individuals share the duty of presiding over the Senate?

Which of these Senate procedures requires cooperation between the parties?

What is most likely to happen to a Senate bill that is opposed by the leadership of the majority party?

Counterterrorism and intelligence is most likely a subcommittee of which of these standing committees in the House?

A Florida House member representing Cape Canaveral and other areas where NASA is active is most likely to request membership on which of these standing committees?

The censure of a member of Congress results in which of the following?

A senator who wants to provide information to the media about her support of a particular bill would work with which member of her personal staff?

Which of these statements is true about congressional districts and representation?

A senator represents a northern industrial state that produces automobiles. Which of these committee assignments should the member request from party leadership in order to increase his chances of winning reelection?

A candidate who runs for the U.S. House of Representatives?

Which of these statements describes what happens to a bill in conference committee?

What are the two types of congressional staff?

What is one way that the Congressional Budget Office serves members of Congress?

Which type of committee is set up to continue from one legislative session to the next?

If a vote in the Senate results in a tie, who can vote to break the tie?

Who presides over the House and is its most powerful leader?

How is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives?

What action leads to reapportionment in the House?

What does Congress's bicameral legislature consist of?

What are the two parts of Congress?

How long is a term for the House of Representatives?

How old do you have to be a member of the House of Representatives?

How long is a term for the Senate?

How old do you have to be a member of the Senate?

In which of part of Congress is the amount of representatives a state has based on the states population?

In which part of Congress does each state have 2 representatives?

Which part of Congress has the power to vote for the impeachment of a federal official?

Which part of Congress has the power conduct a trial for an impeached official?

How old do you have to be President?

How long is a President's term?

Who casts the official votes to elect the President?

When are Presidential elections held?

Who has the power to declare war?

Who has the power to propose a tax bill?

Who has the power to approve or deny treaties?

Who has the power to nominate judges to the Supreme Court?

Which court is the highest court?

Who is involved in the amendment process? Choose all correct answers.

Freedom of religion is guaranteed by ......

Article I defines the powers of the.......

Article II defines the powers of the.......

Article III defines the powers of the.......

What is redistricting?

In 36 states, who usually draws district boundaries?

Gerrymandering is:

Gerrymandering affects:

The following statement applies to the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate, both, or neither: BILLS RELATED TO GOVERNMENT SPENDING MUST ORIGINATE HERE

The following statement applies to the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate, both, or neither: HAS THE POWER TO FILE CHARGES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST THE PRESIDENT

A committee from both houses is formed to investigate and educate both the House and the Senate about raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. This would most likely be in which type of committee?