Civics Legislative Branch

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

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

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Whip

• Vice-President

• Governor

How is the number of representatives in each state determined?

• The senate decides

• State legislatures decide

• The numbers are listed in the US Constitution

• The number is based on the census results

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

Which of the following statements does not accurately describe the Senate?

• 100 members

• each stae is represented according to population

• presiding officer is the vice president

• debate is unlimites

Officials suspected of committing serious crimes-

• cannot be charged with the crimes

• must immediately leave office

• will only be arrested after their term is completed

• may be impeached by Congress and removed from office

When members of Congress override a presidential veto, they are exercising

• balance of powers

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• concurrent powers

Which answer best describes apportioned?

• Population count taken every ten years

• How legislators are divided among districts

• Area represented by a member of the House of Representatives

• Make rules about how something is done

When a bill is introduced in either the House or the Senate, which of the steps listed would be the first step in the legislative process?

• assignment to the appropriate committee

• a vote on the floor to decide if the bill is to be considered

• sending a copy of the bill to the Supreme court

• sending a copy of the bill to the President

Congress checks the power of the executive branch when they-

• override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote

• declare a law unconstitutional with a 3/4 vote

• lay and collect taxes with a unanimous vote

• punish counterfeiters with a 4/5 vote