Govt Unit 3 Review

Which term is used when Congress meets in early January of odd-numbered years and lasts for two years?

• Session
• Limit
• Term
• Inauguration

Which term describes the periods of time when Congress meets in an effort to pass new legislation?

• Session
• Limit
• Term
• Inauguration

What term describes the redrawing of district lines in a way that benefits one party or group?

• Pigeonhole
• Gerrymander
• Filibuster
• Impeach

What term describes the event in which a small number of Senators attempts to block an action or legislation from passing?

• Pigeonhole
• Gerrymander
• Filibuster
• Impeach

Which term means that a bill is killed in committee?

• Pigeonhole
• Gerrymander
• Filibuster
• Impeach

Which term means that someone holding public office is being formally accused of wrongdoing?

• Pigeonhole
• Gerrymander
• Filibuster
• Impeach

What term means that the federal government has ultimate authority and can seize private property for compensation?

• Veto
• Expressed Power
• Speaker of the House
• Eminent domain

Who presides over the House of Representatives?

• President Pro Tempore
• Vice President
• Speaker of the House
• Whip

Who presides over the Senate?

• President Pro Tempore
• Vice President
• Speaker of the House
• Whip

Who presides over the Senate when the President of the Senate is unavailable?

• President Pro Tempore
• Vice President
• Speaker of the House
• Whip