Checkpoint 4.3 House of Representatives (GOV)

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

• Floor Leader

• Whip

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

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

• Reapportionment

• Gerrymandering

• Redistricting

• Caucusing

What are proposed laws in the House of Representatives called?

• Bills

• Acts

• Statutes

• Amendments

What are the age and citizenship requirements for a member of the House of Representatives?

• At least 30 years old and a U.S. citizen for 9 years

• At least 25 years old and a U.S. citizen for 7 years

• At least 35 years old and a U.S. citizen for 14 years

• At least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen for 5 years

What is the process called that ensures seats in the House are redistributed with a Census every 10 years?

• Redistricting

• Reallocation

• Reapportionment

• Redistribution

What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Representatives?

• To manage the budget

• To preside over debates and assign members to committees

• To lead the minority party

• To enforce laws

What happens to a bill immediately after it is introduced to the House of Representatives?

• a. It goes to the House floor for a vote on whether to consider it

• b. It goes to the Speaker of the House for review

• c. It goes to the appropriate House committee for study and debate

• d. It goes to a Joint Committee for a vote