Congressional Power and Representation Quiz

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Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?

Executive branch

Legislative branch (correct)

Judicial branch

None of the above

How many voting members are there in the United States Congress?

100

435

535 (correct)

None of the above

Where does the United States Congress meet?

White House

U.S. Capitol (correct)

Supreme Court

None of the above

How are senators and representatives chosen?

Direct election Signup and view all the answers

How long is the term of a Congress?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?

Every two years Signup and view all the answers

How often are senators elected?

Every six years Signup and view all the answers

According to Article One of the U.S. Constitution, how old must a member of Congress be in order to serve in the House of Representatives?

25 years old Signup and view all the answers

How many senators are there in the United States Congress?

100 Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of Congress initiates impeachment cases?

The House of Representatives Signup and view all the answers

When does a new Congress begin and end?

Every two years Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of Congress ratifies treaties and approves presidential appointments?

The Senate Signup and view all the answers

How many major political parties are typically affiliated with members of Congress?

Two Signup and view all the answers

Can members of Congress switch parties during their term?

Yes, there is no limit Signup and view all the answers

What is one role of Congress in shaping government policy?

Congress has played an active role in shaping government policy Signup and view all the answers

What does Congress reflect according to the text?

Congress reflects our strengths and weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the most representative body of the government according to the text?

Congress Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Congress in the United States?

To represent a state's at-large representation to the federal government Signup and view all the answers

What led to the proposal of a revised constitution with a two-chamber Congress?

The powerlessness of Congress Signup and view all the answers

What was the compromise plan adopted for the two-chamber Congress?

Both A and C Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Center for Legislative Archives?

To maintain historical records of the House of Representatives and the Senate Signup and view all the answers

During which era did the Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?

Formative Era Signup and view all the answers

Which era saw the resolution of the slavery issue and the weakening of states' rights?

Partisan Era Signup and view all the answers

Which era saw the growth of political parties and the formation of the Democratic-Republican Party?

Formative Era Signup and view all the answers

Which era was characterized by Republican dominance of Congress and intense lobbying activity?

Partisan Era Signup and view all the answers

During which era did the position of Speaker of the House become extremely powerful?

Contemporary Era Signup and view all the answers

Which era was characterized by calls for reform and the perception of corrupt politics due to lobbying?

Committee Era Signup and view all the answers

During which era did the nation experience rapid growth due to immigration and high birth rates?

Partisan Era Signup and view all the answers

Which era was marked by two separate chambers within the legislature to ensure checks and balances?

Formative Era Signup and view all the answers

During which era did the new government become active?

Formative Era Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the most Nobel Prize winners in history?

United States Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the US GDP does the education sector consume?

6% Signup and view all the answers

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, how does the US education system rank in the world?

14th Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Americans aged 25 to 34 have attained some form of tertiary education?

48% Signup and view all the answers

What is the average score of American 15-year-olds in reading literacy, mathematics, and science?

495 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Americans aged 25 and over have achieved a bachelor's degree or higher?

35% Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of public education in the early 19th century?

Reading, writing, and arithmetic Signup and view all the answers

Which level of education is compulsory in the United States?

High school Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of school-age children attended tuition and foundation-funded private schools in 2013?

About 10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of funding for education in the United States?

State and local governments Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of state governments in education in the United States?

Setting overall educational standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of federal funding in education in the United States?

Supervising state colleges and universities Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of private schools in determining their own policies?

Setting curriculum and staffing policies Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for compulsory education in the United States?

Between twelve and sixteen Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Office of Education during Reconstruction?

To track statistical data on schools Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Columbian School in Concord, Vermont?

To produce more qualified teachers Signup and view all the answers

Which religious denominations set up their own private colleges across the South?

Catholic, Episcopalian, and Jewish Signup and view all the answers

What were the Blaine Amendments?

Constitutional amendments forbidding the use of public tax money to fund local parochial schools Signup and view all the answers

When did states pass laws to make schooling compulsory?

1852-1917 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute?

To train colored teachers Signup and view all the answers

Which era was characterized by the formation of parochial schools in the largest cities?

Mid-20th century Signup and view all the answers

Which committee recommended that children should receive twelve years of instruction, consisting of eight years of elementary education followed by four years in high school?

The Committee of Ten Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of establishing small colleges for 'Colored or Negro' students entitled 'A. & M.' or 'A. & T.' in Southern states?

To promote agricultural and mechanical education Signup and view all the answers

What was the ruling of the United States Supreme Court in Pierce v. Society of Sisters?

Private schools had the right to do business and educate within the United States Signup and view all the answers

What did the high school movement in the early 20th century result in?

Rapid increase in public high school enrollment and graduations Signup and view all the answers

What was the attempt made by the voters of Oregon in 1922?

To establish compulsory education for all children Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children were attending school by 1910?

72% Signup and view all the answers

What did the United States Supreme Court determine in Pierce v. Society of Sisters?

A child is not a mere creature of the state Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the movement to bring education to six years of elementary school, four years of junior high school, and four years of high school?

To increase the number of years of compulsory education Signup and view all the answers

What did the Committee of Ten recommend regarding children's education?

Twelve years of instruction, consisting of eight years of elementary education followed by four years in high school Signup and view all the answers

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Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?

How many voting members are there in the United States Congress?

Where does the United States Congress meet?

How are senators and representatives chosen?

How long is the term of a Congress?

How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?

How often are senators elected?

According to Article One of the U.S. Constitution, how old must a member of Congress be in order to serve in the House of Representatives?

How many senators are there in the United States Congress?

Which chamber of Congress initiates impeachment cases?

When does a new Congress begin and end?

Which chamber of Congress ratifies treaties and approves presidential appointments?

How many major political parties are typically affiliated with members of Congress?

Can members of Congress switch parties during their term?

What is one role of Congress in shaping government policy?

What does Congress reflect according to the text?

What is the most representative body of the government according to the text?

What is the purpose of Congress in the United States?

What led to the proposal of a revised constitution with a two-chamber Congress?

What was the compromise plan adopted for the two-chamber Congress?

What is the role of the Center for Legislative Archives?

During which era did the Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?

Which era saw the resolution of the slavery issue and the weakening of states' rights?

Which era saw the growth of political parties and the formation of the Democratic-Republican Party?

Which era was characterized by Republican dominance of Congress and intense lobbying activity?

During which era did the position of Speaker of the House become extremely powerful?

Which era was characterized by calls for reform and the perception of corrupt politics due to lobbying?

During which era did the nation experience rapid growth due to immigration and high birth rates?

Which era was marked by two separate chambers within the legislature to ensure checks and balances?

During which era did the new government become active?

Which country has the most Nobel Prize winners in history?

What percentage of the US GDP does the education sector consume?

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, how does the US education system rank in the world?

What percentage of Americans aged 25 to 34 have attained some form of tertiary education?

What is the average score of American 15-year-olds in reading literacy, mathematics, and science?

What percentage of Americans aged 25 and over have achieved a bachelor's degree or higher?

What was the focus of public education in the early 19th century?

Which level of education is compulsory in the United States?

What percentage of school-age children attended tuition and foundation-funded private schools in 2013?

What is the main source of funding for education in the United States?

What is the role of state governments in education in the United States?

What is the role of federal funding in education in the United States?

What is the role of private schools in determining their own policies?

What is the age range for compulsory education in the United States?

What was the purpose of the Office of Education during Reconstruction?

What was the main goal of the Columbian School in Concord, Vermont?

Which religious denominations set up their own private colleges across the South?

What were the Blaine Amendments?

When did states pass laws to make schooling compulsory?

What was the purpose of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute?

Which era was characterized by the formation of parochial schools in the largest cities?

Which committee recommended that children should receive twelve years of instruction, consisting of eight years of elementary education followed by four years in high school?

What was the purpose of establishing small colleges for 'Colored or Negro' students entitled 'A. & M.' or 'A. & T.' in Southern states?

What was the ruling of the United States Supreme Court in Pierce v. Society of Sisters?

What did the high school movement in the early 20th century result in?

What was the attempt made by the voters of Oregon in 1922?

What percentage of children were attending school by 1910?

What did the United States Supreme Court determine in Pierce v. Society of Sisters?

What was the purpose of the movement to bring education to six years of elementary school, four years of junior high school, and four years of high school?

What did the Committee of Ten recommend regarding children's education?

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