Government Institutions

The number of representatives from a state would increase if:

• The number of senators increased

• The population in the state increased

• The number of voting districts increased

The leader of the House of Representatives, who maintains order:

• Majority Whip

• Minority Whip

• Speaker of the House

The Speaker of the House exercises power over a committee by appointing the chair and a majority of the members.

• True

• False

What does the House of Representatives do more often than anything else?

• Create laws

• Impeach the President

• Elect a president in an electoral college deadlock

When a bill is introduced in the House, it is assigned to a _______, who looks into it further.

• Party

• Committee

• Legislature

How many senators are there in the United States?

• 25

• 50

• 100

How many senators represent each state?

• It depends on the population

• 2

• 15

Who has the most power over what legislation is reviewed within the Senate?

• Majority party

• Minority party

• The President

The Senate can approve or deny appointments to federal positions (such as the Supreme Court) without explanation.

• True

• False

What is the primary function of the Senate? What do they do the most?

• Try impeached officials

• Approve international treaties

• Make laws