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What is a Christmas tree bill?
What is a Christmas tree bill?
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
Which kind of vote in Congress tells constituents how their lawmakers voted?
Which kind of vote in Congress tells constituents how their lawmakers voted?
Where do most members of Congress begin their political careers?
Where do most members of Congress begin their political careers?
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Which of these is the best definition of constituents?
Which of these is the best definition of constituents?
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Which of these events trigger's reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives?
Which of these events trigger's reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives?
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What determines the number of seats in the Senate?
What determines the number of seats in the Senate?
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Study Notes
Christmas Tree Bills
- A bill that is approved late in the legislative session
- A bill that raises the pay of lawmakers
- A bill passed as a favor to the president
- A bill with many unrelated riders
Presidential Veto Override
- Congress must approve the bill again by a two-thirds vote in both chambers
- Congress must approve an amendment to the bill addressing the president's objections
Constituent Voting Records
- A roll-call vote
Congressional Career Beginnings
- Members often start their careers in local politics
Constituents' Definition
- Voters in an elected official's home state, who belong to the same party
Reapportionment Triggers
- A census conducted every 10 years
Senate Seat Determination
- The number of seats is determined by the number of states.
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Test your knowledge on key congressional terms and legislative processes. This quiz covers topics such as Christmas tree bills, presidential veto overrides, and constituent definitions. It's an essential resource for anyone studying American government.
