AP Government Unit 2 Quiz

What is the term for the law-making branch of the government?

• Executive branch

• Bureaucracy

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

How many representatives make up the House of Representatives?

• 200

• 50

• 435

• 100

How many senators are there in the Senate?

• 150

• 200

• 100

• 50

What is the term for the power explicitly listed in Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution?

• Implied powers

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

• Enumerated powers

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• Minority leader

• Majority leader

• Whip

What is the term for the small groups of representatives who can debate and draft precise legislation?

• Standing committees

• Subcommittees

• Joint committees

• Select committees

What is the maximum number of senators required to shut down a filibuster?

• 75

• 60

• 40

• 50

What is the term for spending that is required by law?

• Pork barrel spending

• Mandatory spending

• Discretionary spending

• Entitlement spending

What is the biggest recipient of discretionary spending?

• Defense

• Education

• Paying federal employees

• Healthcare

What is the committee that decides which bills make it to the floor for debate in the House of Representatives?

• Rules committee

• Ways and Means committee

• Appropriations committee

• Budget committee