Civics Legislative Branch

Front

Which of the following is a group that might try to influence a congressman's vote in Congress?

• Lobbyist
• Political parties
• Constituents
• All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

The Speaker of the House is to the House of Representatives as ______ is to the Senate.

Back

Vice-President

Front

How is the number of representatives in each state determined?

Back

The number is based on the census results

Front

According to the Constitution, a nationwide census is conducted every ten years in order to determine:

• membership in political parties
• the portion of federal funds a state receives
• the number of representatives for each state in Congress
• which party will hold a majority in congress

Back

the number of representatives for each state in Congress

Front

Which statement does not accurately describe the Senate?

• 100 members
• each state is represented according to population
• presiding officer is the vice president
• debate is unlimited

Back

each state is represented according to population

Front

What happens to officials suspected of committing serious crimes?

Back

They may be impeached by Congress and removed from office.

Front

When members of Congress override a presidential veto, they are exercising: balance of powers, separation of powers, checks and balances, concurrent powers

Back

checks and balances

Front

Apportioned

Back

How legislators are divided among districts

Front

When a bill is introduced in either the House or the Senate, what is the first step in the legislative process?

Back

assignment to the appropriate committee

Front

How does Congress check the power of the executive branch?

Back

Override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote.