Legislative Branch Quiz

In both the House and the Senate, committee chairpersons usually are chosen

• By the presiding officers

• By the whips

• On the basis of ability

• On the basis of seniority

Which one of the facts disqualifies a person from representing Georgia in the Senate?

• The candidate has been a citizen for 8 years

• The candidate is 43 years old.

• The candidate lives in Georgia and works in Alabama.

• The candidate was born in Guatemala

Special interest groups try to directly influence government policy through

• Campaign donations

• Lobbying

• Newsletters and websites

• Public support

The main way to end a filibuster is by

• A two-thirds vote of the Senate

• Convening a conference committee

• Invoking the cloture rule

• Voting the filibuster out of the office

The regular period of time during which congress conducts its business is called a

• Congressional meeting

• Prorogue

• Session

• Special session

Once the House votes for impeachment, the president

• Faces trial by the House of Representatives

• Faces trial by the Senate

• Is tried by the Supreme Court

• Must leave office

In his leadership position, the Speaker must tend not only to the House as a whole but also to

• The Congress as a whole

• His particular political party

• The Senate

• The vice president

All of the following statements regarding the House of Representatives is true EXCEPT:

• Members are elected to serve six year terms

• There are 435 members of the House of Representatives

• The House of Representatives focuses on smaller, more local issues

• A member must be at least 25 years old

Which of the following is true of the House of Representatives?

• The House currently has 100 members

• Every state is represented by at least 1 member

• There are term limits in the House

• The constitution sets the total number of seats in the House

How many Senators represent each state?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four