Quiz: Legislative Quiz

1

How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
- 435
- 445
- 345
- 543
2

How is the number of representatives for each state in the House of Representatives determined?
- The president chooses the number.
- It depends on the size of the state.
- A census is taken and the number is based on the population of that state.
- The supreme court justices decide in a trial.
3

Who is the most powerful person in the House of Representatives?
- The president
- The Speaker of the House
- The Vice President
- The party leader
4

Which of these is true about the requirements for being a representative in the House of Representatives?
- Must have been a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years before being elected.
- Must have a clean criminal record.
- Must be at least 20 years old.
- Not required to live in the state they represent.
5

Which one is an implied power given to Congress?
- The power to enforce laws.
- The power to collect taxes for public services.
- The power to govern Washington D.C.
- The power to limit the number of immigrants coming into the country.
6

Which of these occurs the earliest in the process of turning a bill into a law?
- The bill is approved or vetoed by the president.
- The bill is discussed in committees.
- The bill is debated on the floor.
- The bill is sent to a compromise committee.
7

Which of these is a benefit of being a member of Congress?
- An annual salary of $250,000.
- The franking privilege.
- Immunity from all laws.
- Free vehicles for transportation.
8

Which of these is NOT part of a Congressman's job?
- Lawmaking
- Helping the District or State
- Casework
- Helping the President.
9

How many terms are all members of Congress limited to?
- One
- Two
- Four
- There is no limit on the number of terms a member of Congress can serve.
10

What is a filibuster?
- It's type of bill.
- It is a certain type of scandal.
- It's a technique used to delay and possibly kill a bill by debating until the sponsor withdraws.
- It's when a bill gets passed even after the president vetoes it.
11

Which of the following could prevent a bill from becoming a law in Congress?
- A bill is given a title and a number.
- A bill is put on a calendar.
- A senator filibusters the bill.
- The Senate votes for cloture.
12

What is gerrymandering?
- Choosing which bills to work on first in order to delay or kill another bill.
- Creating a district designed to include a majority of voters from one party.
- Not conducting a census correctly.
- Avoiding voting on a bill.
13

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Legislative Quiz

How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?

How is the number of representatives for each state in the House of Representatives determined?

Who is the most powerful person in the House of Representatives?

Which of these is true about the requirements for being a representative in the House of Representatives?

Which one is an implied power given to Congress?

Which of these occurs the earliest in the process of turning a bill into a law?

Which of these is a benefit of being a member of Congress?

Which of these is NOT part of a Congressman's job?

How many terms are all members of Congress limited to?

What is a filibuster?

Which of the following could prevent a bill from becoming a law in Congress?

What is gerrymandering?

Everyone is different, and so are their answers. What is your:

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