Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding the process of reapportionment? Regardless of population size each state is guaranteed one member in the House of Representatives. Reapportionment occurs every ten years, and is based on data collected from the U.S. Census. Reapportionment is the process of swearing in new members in the House of Representatives. The reapportionment process determines how many members of the House of Representatives each state will have.

Reapportionment is the process of swearing in new members in the House of Representatives.

Which of the following should NOT be considered accurate regarding the rules for redistricting? Redistricting plans can not be created with the intention of discrimination on the basis of race. , Districts have to be roughly proportional, meaning that each district has around the same amount of inhabitants. , Districts must be contiguous, meaning that they are touching or abutting. , Redistricting plans must be approved by the governor of each state, and then by each states’ individual Supreme Courts.

Redistricting plans must be approved by the governor of each state, and then by each states’ individual Supreme Courts.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding the consequences of Gerrymandering? Gerrymandering can negatively impact minority representation, and thus who they would choose to represent them in Congress. , The process of Gerrymandering has been deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court due to the concern with ethics. , The officials elected are not actually representative of who the population would want to represent them, but instead have been altered through this process. , The process of Gerrymandering favors incumbents, due to the fact that they are the ones creating the new district maps.

The process of Gerrymandering has been deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court due to the concern with ethics.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Speaker of the House? The Speaker is considered to be the most powerful position in the entirety of Congress. , The Speaker is considered second in line for the Presidency, following the Vice President. , The Speaker often uses their position to favor their party’s agenda. , The Speaker almost always comes from the minority party, in order to promote their ideals.

The Speaker almost always comes from the minority party, in order to promote their ideals.

Which of the following should NOT be considered a responsibility of the Speaker of the House? Assigns members to Select committees, and most of the Rules Committee. Completes paperwork confirming the votes conducted. Enforces rules and keeps general order in the House. They are able to debate and vote, but this is not necessarily common.

Completes paperwork confirming the votes conducted.

Which of the following statements should NOT be considered true regarding Floor Leaders? These positions exist in the House of Representatives, but not in the Senate. The positions of majority and minority leader can switch every two years, because the majority party may change. On average, the majority leader has more influence than the minority leader. These individuals are elected by their party members to serve as spokespeople for their party.

These positions exist in the House of Representatives, but not in the Senate.

Which of the following should NOT be considered a role of the Floor Leaders? The floor leaders often serve as a vocal member, and act as the party voice to the media. , They are the members that tend to lead the strategy of the party, or means of achieving what they would like to achieve. , Floor leaders hold very little power and influence, but are required to ensure everyone is happy in Congress. , These leaders try to push their party’s agenda forward, meaning it will have a higher likelihood of passing.

Floor leaders hold very little power and influence, but are required to ensure everyone is happy in Congress.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding the role of Party Whips? One role of the party whips is to ensure that members of their political party are in attendance for votes. , One role of the party whips is to determine the goals of the political party, and introduce legislation to win their favor. , One role of the party whips is to check in with their political party members and report on vote standings. , One role of the party whips is to serve as a link between the floor leaders and the rest of the members of the House/Senate.

One role of the party whips is to determine the goals of the political party, and introduce legislation to win their favor.

Which of the following statements should NOT be considered true regarding the President of the Senate? The President of the Senate is typically always from the majority party. The President of the Senate is not actually considered a member of the Senate, and cannot actively participate in votes and debates. The President of the Senate is typically ever actually presiding over the Senate. The only circumstance where the President of the Senate is actually allowed to vote is if there is a tie.

The President of the Senate is typically always from the majority party.

Which of the following statements should NOT be considered true regarding the President Pro Tempore? The President Pro Tempore is typically always a leading member of the majority party. If needed, other Senators from the majority party may preside in their absence. The President Pro Tempore presides over the Senate in the Vice President's absence, which is most of the time. The President Pro Tempore is second in line of presidential succession.

The President Pro Tempore is second in line of presidential succession.

Which of the following should NOT be considered accurate regarding the role of a Committee Chairperson? They decide whether or not to hold hearings for specific bills in their committee. They are the ones who determine when the committee will meet. They are the person given responsibility for leading the committee. They are the ones given the final say as to whether they should toss out a bill.

They are the ones given the final say as to whether they should toss out a bill.

Which of the following statements should NOT be considered true regarding Standing Committees? The goal of standing committees is to have experts confirm data and information before creating a bill. , The role of this committee is to filter through bills and determine which ones should be voted on by the entire body. , These are permanent panels that play a primary role in the lawmaking process. , Currently, there are twenty standing committees in the House and sixteen standing committees in the Senate.

The goal of standing committees is to have experts confirm data and information before creating a bill.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding Committee Assignments in the House and Senate? Members in the Senate are typically assigned to three or four committees. When they are elected, the majority of new members have a list of committees that they would like to serve on. Members in the House of Representatives are typically assigned to one or two committees. Typically, members of the House and Senate want to serve on committees that complete the least amount of tasks.

Typically, members of the House and Senate want to serve on committees that complete the least amount of tasks.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding Select Committees? Select committees are formed when the House and the Senate cannot agree on a specific bill, so they meet to compromise. , Typically, select committees are only temporary or short term and are not permanent. , A select committee can hold hearings and issue reports regarding a specific issue/event that occurred. , Typically, select committees are formed for a specific purpose like investigating a particular event.

Select committees are formed when the House and the Senate cannot agree on a specific bill, so they meet to compromise.

Which of the following best describes the process that occurs at Joint Committees? This committee includes members from both the House and the Senate, and could be temporary or permanent to investigate and perform routine jobs.

This committee includes members from both the House and the Senate, and could be temporary or permanent to investigate and perform routine jobs.

Which of the following statements best describes the process of a Conference Committee? This is a committee formed by only members of the House of Representatives amongst members of different committees to discuss their prospective bills. , This is a committee formed by both members of the House and the Senate to compromise, and pass different versions of the same bill. , This is a committee formed by only members of the House of Representatives amongst members of different committees to discuss their prospective bills. , This is a committee formed by members of both the House and the Senate to create joint bills, which will most likely pass into law.

This is a committee formed by both members of the House and the Senate to compromise, and pass different versions of the same bill.

Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding how bills are initiated? The President often promotes ideas for bills, and ensures that they are written in Congress. , The Judicial Branch often encourages certain bills to be written to protect certain rights and liberties. , People often unite and petition the government to pass laws they see as beneficial. , Congress typically drafts bills that will have very little impact on their constituents, but will get them recognition.

People often unite and petition the government to pass laws they see as beneficial.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that lawmakers don’t always act on national problems/issues? Lawmakers in state governments attempt to solve the issues first, then bring it to the national level. , Lawmakers in Congress are very divided and can’t agree on a single bill. , Often, lawmakers are worried about maintaining their popularity status. , Lawmakers don’t always see an easy solution to the problems that exist.

Lawmakers in state governments attempt to solve the issues first, then bring it to the national level.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding the Introduction of a Bill? After a bill has been written it will be sent to a standing committee by either the Speaker of the House or the presiding officer in the Senate. Once a bill is written it is introduced on either the House or Senate floor and given a name and number. Any bills must have written confirmation by the President that the bill should be debated, and voted on. Any member of Congress may introduce a bill, either in the House or in the Senate.

Any bills must have written confirmation by the President that the bill should be debated, and voted on.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding Standing Committees in terms of passing a bill? Standing committees exist with the purpose uniting members of the House and the Senate on one specific bill. , At this point, a committee chairperson will assign the bill to a subcommittee to have them consider in more depth. , The purpose of utilizing the standing committee in passing a bill is to effectively filter which bills make it onto the floor for a vote. , If a bill is going to die, it is most likely to die in the standing committee.

Standing committees exist with the purpose uniting members of the House and the Senate on one specific bill.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding Subcommittees in terms of passing a bill? Each committee is composed of multiple different subcommittees. , The subcommittees hold very little responsibility, and are only required to discuss potential future bills. , The subcommittees are responsible for holding hearings, marking-up bills, and to make recommendations to the full committee. , Subcommittees often call in experts to testify during hearings to provide further context.

The subcommittees hold very little responsibility, and are only required to discuss potential future bills.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding the Rules Committee? The rules committee can establish a closed rule, meaning that no amendments can be made on the House floor during debate and voting. The rules committee sets the rules for debating a bill when it reaches the House floor. The rules committee can establish an open rule, meaning that amendments can be made when debating and voting on the floor. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have rules committees where the bill goes following the standing committee.

Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have rules committees where the bill goes following the standing committee.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding Floor Debates? Members in the House and Senate frequently use graphs and images to make their points on the floor. The majority of the speaking on bills is not public information, and the public is unsure if a law is proposed until it passes or fails. When a bill makes it to the floor, all members of the House and Senate have the chance to speak and debate about the bill. Members in the House and Senate are able to support or critique the bill, or even propose potential amendments.

The majority of the speaking on bills is not public information, and the public is unsure if a law is proposed until it passes or fails.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding voting in the House and Senate? Once a bill is passed in one house, it goes to the second house of congress where they also vote on the bill. , The voting process only occurs following the conclusion of the debating period. , A bill must pass by a simple majority in order to become a law. , Once a bill is passed in one house, it immediately goes to the President to sign the bill to a law.

Once a bill is passed in one house, it immediately goes to the President to sign the bill to a law.

Which of the following should NOT be considered true regarding the President and his role in creating laws? Congress can override a presidential veto with a simple majority vote, which is rather easy to accomplish. , If the President does not sign a bill for ten days it will automatically become a law. , The President may veto a bill, and if this happens the bill is sent back to congress. , In most cases, the President must sign off on a bill in order for it to become law.

Congress can override a presidential veto with a simple majority vote, which is rather easy to accomplish.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the main role, or function, of the Legislative Branch?

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To make, or write, the laws of the United States.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How many members are in the House of Representatives?

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435

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How many members are there in the Senate?

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100

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming a member of the House of Representatives?
Options: They must have been born a United States citizen, or a natural-born citizen.
They must be a resident of the state where they are running for office.
One must be twenty-five years of age to become a member of the House of Representatives.
They must have been a citizen of the United States for a period of seven years.

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They must have been born a United States citizen, or a natural-born citizen.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How long is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

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Two Years

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming a member of the Senate?
You must have been a citizen of the United States for a period of nine years.
They must be a resident of the state where they are running for office.
One must be thirty years of age to become a member of the Senate.
You must have a college degree, either associates or bachelors, to become a member of the Senate.

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You must have a college degree, either associates or bachelors, to become a member of the Senate.

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How long is the term length for a member of the Senate?

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Six Years

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