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What is a Christmas tree bill?

a bill passed as a favor to the president

a bill that raises the pay of lawmakers

a bill approved late in the session

a bill that has attracted many unrelated riders (correct)

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

Congress must agree to amend the bill to meet the president's objections.

Congress must approve the bill again by a two-thirds vote in both chambers. (correct)

Congress must approve the bill again by a majority vote in both chambers.

Congress must wait until after the next election to reconsider the bill.

Which kind of vote in Congress tells constituents how their lawmakers voted?

standing vote

roll-call vote (correct)

up-or-down vote

voice vote

Where do most members of Congress begin their political careers?

in local politics (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the best definition of constituents?

residents of an electoral district represented by an elected official (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these events triggers reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives?

a census conducted every 10 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the number of seats in the Senate?

The number of seats depends on the number of states (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Christmas Tree Bill

A bill that is approved late in a session
A bill that raises lawmaker pay
A bill passed in favor of the president
A bill with unrelated riders

Overriding a Presidential Veto

Congress must approve the bill again by a two-thirds vote in both chambers
Congress must not wait for the next election
Congress can't amend the bill to meet president's objections

Constituent Voting Records

A roll-call vote is used to document how lawmakers voted.

Congressional Career Beginnings

Most members of Congress start in local politics

Constituents' Definition

Constituents are voters from a specific electoral district.

Reapportionment of Seats

A census conducted every ten years triggers reapportionment
The decision of the House to do redistricting does not trigger reapportionment.

Senate Seats

The Constitution determines the number of seats.
The number of seats in the senate is based on the number of states in the U.S.
Each state has the same number of senators.

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Test your knowledge about the U.S. Congress, including legislative processes, voting records, and the role of constituents. This quiz covers various aspects of congressional operations and member careers to enhance your understanding of American governance.