American Government: The Legislative Branch

What is the minimum age requirement to be elected as a representative in the House?

What is the primary purpose of redistricting after a census?

Gerrymandering refers to which of the following?

What is one of the primary non-legislative functions of Congress?

What is required for Congress to formally amend the Constitution?

For how many years must a person be a citizen before being eligible to run for the Senate?

Which aspect of congressional oversight involves educating the public about issues?

The Speaker of the House has the authority to perform which of the following?

What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?

Which statement about impeachment is accurate?

What type of redistricting is considered extreme and is often criticized?

What defines the districts in the House of Representatives?

The legislative calendar is primarily used for what purpose by the Speaker of the House?

What must happen during the impeachment process in the House of Representatives?

How are the 435 seats in the House of Representatives allocated among the states?

What is the result if an official is convicted during the impeachment process?

What is the primary role of the majority and minority leaders in Congress?

In the Senate, who primarily controls the agenda and schedule?

What is a key function of the majority and minority whips in Congress?

What must happen before a proposed bill can be formally introduced in Congress?

Why does the two-party system dominate US politics?

What does the legislative branch primarily create?

What type of vote does the Senate president break only in tie situations?

What is an essential element for the legislative process of changing a proposed bill into a law?