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Casework and Legislative Processes Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of casework for a lawmaker?

To draft legislation for the president

To determine the constitutionality of laws

To draw legislative district boundaries

To help constituents with problems (correct)

What is the purpose of the Supreme Court's discretionary docket?

To determine the constitutionality of laws

To list all the cases the court will hear

To choose which cases the court will hear (correct)

To impeach the president

What are the formal requirements to become a U.S. Senator?

25 years old, 5 years a U.S. citizen, must live in the state you represent

30 years old, 9 years a U.S. citizen, must live in the state you represent (correct)

40 years old, 20 years a U.S. citizen, must live in the state you represent

35 years old, 14 years a U.S. citizen, must live in the state you represent

What is the purpose of gerrymandering?

To benefit a party, group, or incumbent by drawing legislative district boundaries Signup and view all the answers

Which step comes first in the impeachment process?

The House passes articles of impeachment by a majority Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the president in the legislative process?

The president can pass a bill into law or veto it Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of dividing the number of representatives in the House among the states called?

Reapportionment Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the redrawing of congressional and other legislative district lines following the census?

Redistricting Signup and view all the answers

How many Supreme Court justices must vote to consider a case before it can be heard?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the principle that obligates courts to follow historical decisions in similar cases?

Stare decisis Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the direct election of senators?

17th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to a formal writ used to bring a case before the Supreme Court?

Writ of certiorari Signup and view all the answers