Legislative Concepts Quiz

What is a bicameral legislature?

• A single house of representatives

• A lawmaking body of two houses

• A court system with two levels

• A government with two presidents

What does "apportioned" mean?

• Collected

• Distributed

• Reduced

• Increased

What is gerrymandering?

• The practice of drawing district lines

• The process of electing a president

• The act of passing a new law

• The method of counting votes

What does "immunity" refer to in a legal context?

• Physical protection

• Legal protection

• Financial security

• Health insurance

What does "expulsion" mean in the context of Congress?

• To promote a member

• To give up a seat in Congress

• To pass a new law

• To veto a bill

What is a "censure"?

• A formal approval of a member's actions

• A formal disapproval of a member's actions

• A type of legislative session

• A method of voting

What is a "session" in legislative terms?

• A meeting of the judiciary

• A period of time for each year of the term

• A gathering of political parties

• A vote on a bill

What are "caucuses"?

• Public meetings in the community

• Private meetings in the party

• Sessions of Congress

• Judicial hearings

Who is the "President pro tempore"?

• The elected leader of the country

• The party elects one member for the time being

• The head of the judiciary

• The speaker of the house

What does "whip" mean in a political context?

• To enforce laws

• To count votes

• To pass legislation

• To veto bills