iCivics: Voting in Congress

How many parts does Congress have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What must happen for a bill to be sent to the President?

• It must be approved by the Senate only

• It must be approved by the House only

• It must be approved by both the Senate and the House

• It must be approved by the Supreme Court

What is the first question members of Congress consider when deciding on a bill?

• Can We Do That?

• What Position Does My Political Party Take?

• What Do My Constituents Want?

• What Do I Think?

Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress listed in the text?

• Collect taxes

• Appoint Supreme Court Justices

• Declare war

• Pass laws about business in more than one state

How are Senators elected?

• By a majority of voters in their state

• By the President

• By the Supreme Court

• By a majority of voters in a district within their state

What is the main job of members of Congress according to the text?

• To follow their personal beliefs

• To support their political party

• To represent the people who sent them there

• To represent the interests of the President

What influences a member of Congress's decision on a bill the most when there is a conflict between party and constituents?

• The Supreme Court's decision

• Their personal opinion

• Their constituents' opinion

• The President's opinion

What is a platform in the context of political parties?

• A type of campaign advertisement

• A written document describing the party's stance on issues

• A stage for speeches

• A list of candidates for election

Why might a member of Congress vote against their party's wishes?

• If the President advises them to

• If they have a lot of constituents who disagree with the party

• If the Supreme Court rules against the party

• If they personally disagree with the party

What do members of Congress consider before voting on a bill?

• Their personal views only

• Their constituents' needs, their party's position, and their personal views

• The President's recommendation

• The Supreme Court's advice