Congressional Membership Overview Quiz
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What is the total number of representatives in the House?

  • 300
  • 400
  • 435 (correct)
  • 500
  • Senators serve 2-year terms.

  • True
  • False (correct)
  • Who is the most powerful leader in the House?

  • Minority Leader
  • President pro tempore
  • Speaker of the House (correct)
  • Majority Leader
  • What is the minimum number of members needed for a quorum in the House?

    <p>218</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 27th Amendment state?

    <p>Congress can't give itself a raise until the next election.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?

    <p>Two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the continuity of the House of Representatives?

    <p>Over 90% of representatives are typically reelected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must all members of the House run for reelection?

    <p>Every two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relationship is important for an administrative assistant to cultivate?

    <p>Influential people in the lawmaker's district or state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do legislative assistants typically do to inform their lawmakers about legislation?

    <p>Research, draft bills, and study current legislative issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to major bills after they are approved by a committee?

    <p>They are forwarded to the Rules Committee for further action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the personal staff members assist lawmakers in their daily responsibilities?

    <p>By managing their schedules and preparing necessary documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might the Rules Committee do with a bill that is not favored by House leaders or representatives?

    <p>Delay or block the bill from coming to a vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem does the chairperson of the committee that sent the bill to the Rules Committee try to solve?

    <p>Moving the bill ahead of others on the calendar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the American colonies have a degree of self-governance over 150 years after settling Jamestown?

    <p>Because communication with Great Britain was slow and difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the economic relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain function?

    <p>The colonies exported finished goods and relied on British raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case ruled that students' First Amendment rights can be limited in school newspapers?

    <p>Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutional principle allows the government to limit citizens' rights during wartime?

    <p>National Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case determined that the death penalty is constitutional?

    <p>Gregg v. Georgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established by the case United States v. Nixon?

    <p>Executive privilege cannot withhold evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Supreme Court case dealt with the issue of segregation in public schools?

    <p>Brown v. Board of Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'franking privilege' allow members of Congress to do?

    <p>Mail official business communications without charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Congress?

    <p>To formulate and approve national policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about Congressional terms is accurate?

    <p>Congress can adjourn for more than three days without approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one significant outcome of the colonies being over 3,000 miles away from Britain?

    <p>Colonial governments had to make decisions on their own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the number of representatives each state has in the House?

    <p>The population of the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of giving senators six-year terms?

    <p>To ensure greater continuity in the Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for someone to be elected as a representative in the House?

    <p>They must have been a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant role does the President have in relation to Congress?

    <p>The President can call Congress back for a special session if adjourned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs if a senator dies or resigns during their term?

    <p>The state legislature may authorize the governor to appoint a replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the membership size of the House of Representatives compare to that of the Senate?

    <p>The House has more members than the Senate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Twenty-seventh Amendment prevent Congress from doing?

    <p>Giving itself a pay raise effective until the next election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year does a new Congressional term begin?

    <p>January 3 of odd-numbered years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a privilege enjoyed by members of Congress?

    <p>They cannot be sued for any statement made on the legislative floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do states receive at least one seat in the House of Representatives?

    <p>To ensure every state has representation regardless of size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about cost-of-living salary adjustments for Congress members is accurate?

    <p>They are subject to a separate legislative vote each year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can Congress do regarding the qualifications of its members?

    <p>Judge and determine the qualifications of new members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits that members of Congress receive?

    <p>Pension benefits of $150,000 or more after retirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen for a senator's salary to change?

    <p>It must pass through a specific legislative process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are senators up for re-election?

    <p>Every six years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Congressional Membership Overview

    • The House of Representatives consists of 435 members.
    • Senators serve six-year terms, not two.
    • Gerrymandering refers to manipulating electoral district boundaries for political advantage.
    • Senators must be citizens of the United States for at least nine years.
    • The Speaker of the House is the most powerful leader in the House of Representatives.
    • A quorum in the House requires at least 218 members.
    • The 27th Amendment states Congress can't change its salary until the next election.
    • The House is composed of elected representatives from various districts.
    • Each state has two representatives in the Senate.
    • Congressional committees primarily handle legislation and oversight responsibilities.
    • The Senate Majority Leader steers bills and unites party members.
    • Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms.
    • Filling a House vacancy typically requires a special election.
    • A college degree is not a requirement to be elected to the House.
    • All members of the House run for reelection every two years.
    • Redistricting involves redrawing congressional district boundaries.
    • Over 90% of House representatives are typically reelected, indicating continuity.
    • Representatives officially begin their terms on January 3rd following the election.
    • Administrative assistants should cultivate relationships with influential people in their district.
    • Legislative assistants research, draft, and study current legislative issues to brief lawmakers.
    • Major bills approved by a committee are forwarded to the Rules Committee for further action.
    • Personal staff members assist lawmakers by managing schedules and preparing documents.
    • The Rules Committee can delay or block bills not favored by House leaders.
    • Colonies maintained a degree of self-governance due to slow communication with Great Britain.
    • Colonial economies were primarily based on supplying raw materials to Great Britain.
    • Distance from Britain allowed colonial governments to make independent decisions.
    • Senators' six-year terms ensure continuity and lessen the likelihood of partisan turnover.
    • If a senator dies or resigns, a replacement may be appointed by the governor.
    • The Twenty-seventh Amendment prevents Congress from altering salaries without delay until after elections.
    • Members of Congress enjoy privileges like immunity from lawsuits for statements made on the legislative floor.
    • Cost-of-living adjustments for Congress members can occur without judicial review.
    • Congress has the authority to judge and determine the qualifications of its members.
    • Members of Congress receive various benefits, including pension plans after retirement.
    • The franking privilege allows Congress members to mail official communications without charge.
    • The primary purpose of Congress is to formulate and approve national policies.
    • Congressional terms begin on January 3rd of odd-numbered years.
    • The number of House representatives per state is determined by population.
    • Candidates for the House must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and a legal resident of their state.
    • The President can call Congress back for a special session when adjourned.
    • The House has significantly more members than the Senate.
    • Each new Congressional term begins on January 3rd of even-numbered years.
    • Every state receives at least one House seat to ensure representation.
    • Judicial rulings like Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier address limitations on student rights.
    • National security can justify limitations on citizens' rights in wartime.
    • The Supreme Court case Gregg v. Georgia established the constitutionality of the death penalty.
    • United States v. Nixon ruled that executive privilege cannot withhold evidence.
    • Texas v. Johnson affirmed that flag burning is protected as free speech.
    • Tinker v. Des Moines validated that students retain First Amendment rights in schools.
    • Accused individuals have the right to legal representation, confrontation of witnesses, and a jury trial.
    • The principle of segregation was deemed unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education.
    • Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review.
    • McCulloch v. Maryland affirmed the federal government's implied powers and the unconstitutionality of state taxation on federal entities.
    • Brown v. Board of Education addressed the issue of public school segregation.
    • Mapp v. Ohio ruled that illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in court.

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    Test your knowledge on the structure and membership of the U.S. Congress. This quiz covers topics such as the number of representatives, term lengths, and key leadership roles within the House and Senate. Prepare to explore important concepts like gerrymandering and quorum requirements.

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