Gov 5.3 Vocab Quiz

What is the process called in which seats are redistributed among states based on the results of the census?

• Gerrymandering

• Reapportionment

• Redistricting

• Filibustering

What is the practice of drawing district boundaries for political advantage known as?

• Reapportionment

• Filibustering

• Gerrymandering

• Lobbying

Who is the most powerful member and the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?

• Majority Leader

• Speaker of the House

• Whip

• Floor Leader

What are proposed laws called?

• Bills

• Amendments

• Resolutions

• Statutes

Who helps manage the actions and strategy of the party in the House of Representatives?

• Whip

• Speaker of the House

• Floor Leader

• Committee Chair

Who encourages fellow party members to vote as the party leadership wants?

• Speaker of the House

• Whips

• Floor Leader

• Majority Leader

What is a meeting of all the House of Representatives members from a particular party called?

• Joint Committee

• Party Caucus

• Select Committee

• Standing Committee

What are permanent committees in the House of Representatives known as?

• Select Committees

• Joint Committees

• Standing Committees

• Ad Hoc Committees

What type of committees carry out specific tasks not already covered by existing committees?

• Joint Committees

• Select Committees

• Standing Committees

• Conference Committees

What are committees formed with Senate members that address broad issues affecting both chambers called?

• Standing Committees

• Select Committees

• Joint Committees

• Party Caucus