Test 3 Prep

Which group has been most successful in the US House of Representatives and US Senate elections?

• Third-party candidates

• Incumbents

• First-time candidates

• Independent challengers

What percentage of incumbents have historically defeated challengers in elections to the US House of Representatives over the past forty years?

• 70%

• 80%

• 85%

• 90%

What proportion of incumbent candidates have won re-election in US Senate elections over the past fifty years?

• 2/3

• 4/5

• 3/4

• 7/8

What does the United States Constitution not require the government to provide for?

• Healthcare for all citizens

• Education sufficient to hold elected Representatives accountable

• Economic stability across all states

• National defense and protection of borders

What does the Constitution say about the speech of members of Congress?

• They can be sued for anything said during debates.

• They must receive approval before making certain statements.

• They are prohibited from using offensive language.

• They face no limits on what they can say in hearings and debates.

Which article in the US Constitution gives Congress freedom of speech?

• Article 1, Section 6

• Article 2, Section 2

• Article 3, Section 6

• Article 4, Section 8

Under the U.S. Constitution, how is a treaty officially ratified by the Senate?

• By a simple majority

• By a unanimous decision

• By a 3/4 majority vote

• By a 2/3 majority vote

Which of the following powers is granted to Congress under Article 1 of the Constitution?

• The power to negotiate treaties.

• The power to declare war.

• The power to interpret laws

• The power to elect the President

Which power related to military is specifically assigned to Congress in Article 1?

• The power to appoint military generals

• The power to command the armed forces

• The power to raise armies and build navies

• The power to establish military bases abroad

What authority does Congress hold over trade according to Article 1 of the Constitution?

• The power to regulate trade between the states and with foreign nations

• The power to establish tariffs without limitations

• The power to restrict all imports

• The power to control private businesses