20 Questions
What is the primary purpose of gerrymandering?
To manipulate congressional election results by concentrating or separating certain groups of people
How often does redistricting typically occur?
Every ten years after the U.S. census is taken
Based on the graph provided, what can be inferred about the Senate's historical behavior towards Supreme Court nominations?
The Senate is more likely to confirm Supreme Court nominations than reject them
What is one action senators in the minority party may take to block the confirmation of a Supreme Court nominee they disapprove of?
Filibuster
Based on the information in the charts, which conclusion can be accurately drawn about federal spending trends in recent years?
Federal spending has increased significantly in recent years compared to several decades ago.
What category explains the large growth in mandatory spending shown in the charts?
Entitlements
With whom does Congress share responsibility in passing the budget?
The President
If the Senate majority leader wants to ensure a successful vote on a health care bill, who would they most likely turn to for assistance?
Majority Whip
What is the main purpose of a presidential veto as shown in the table?
To prevent a bill from becoming a law
Based on the information provided, what action would most likely result in a successful override of a presidential veto?
A simple majority vote in both houses of Congress
Why is negotiating with the President not always effective in avoiding a veto according to the text?
The President can still choose to veto even after negotiations
How does a presidential veto affect the legislative process in Congress?
It slows down the process by sending the bill back for revision
What is the minimum age requirement for members of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives?
30 years old for Senators, 35 years old for Representatives
What is the primary difference between the constituency of a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator?
A Representative's constituency is a legislative district, while a Senator's constituency is a state
Which of the following presents a correct pairing of an executive branch power and its corresponding legislative branch check?
The president appoints a Supreme Court Justice - Congress must confirm the appointment
In terms of legislative process, what is a correct comparison between the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate?
House legislative process is faster than Senate's due to fewer members
What outcome is likely to result from an increase in logrolling?
An increase in the passage of pork barrel legislation
Who is most likely to be appointed as the committee chair for the Armed Services Committee?
A member of the majority party, who has served in Congress for 30 years and on the Armed Services Committee for the past 6 years
Which of the following is an example of an unconstitutional use of legislative power?
Congress passes a law requiring all states to ban guns in all entertainment venues
If the House Rules Committee passes an open rule on a bill, what is a likely implication?
The bill may be amended on the floor
Test your understanding of the conclusions that can be accurately drawn based on the information presented in the charts from the Congressional Budget Office. Choose the correct option that reflects the control of Congress over budget spending and the trend in federal spending over recent years.
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