Lesson 4 Practice Questions/Flashcards

What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the US Senate?

25

35

40

30 (correct)

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

300

50

435 (correct)

100

How are US Senators elected today?

By local governments

By state legislatures

By popular vote (correct)

By their party's committee

What role does the Vice President play in the Senate?

Votes in case of a tie and presides over the Senate Signup and view all the answers

What does Congressional Oversight entail?

Ensuring agency accountability and transparency Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a Senator's term?

6 years Signup and view all the answers

How often is 1/3 of the Senate up for reelection?

Every 2 years Signup and view all the answers

Who has ultimate power in the Senate regarding legislative decisions?

The Majority Leader Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Speaker of the House primarily fulfill?

Administrative head and presiding officer Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the Senate to approve a treaty?

Two-thirds vote Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of reallocating seats in the House of Representatives based on population changes called?

Reapportionment Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the bicameral system of Congress?

Both houses must pass identical bills Signup and view all the answers

How does the Senate handle the treaties it considers?

They have rarely rejected treaties Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hearings held by congressional committees?

To evaluate expert opinions on bills Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of representatives that can serve in the House?

435 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of committee is formed with members from both the House and Senate?

Joint committee Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the process of dividing states into districts?

Redistricting Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of Congress has equal representation with 2 members from each state?

Senate Signup and view all the answers

What is the term duration for a member of the House of Representatives?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

What significant change did the 17th amendment bring about?

It mandated direct election of Senators by the public. Signup and view all the answers

Which position presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President?

President Pro Tempore Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary responsibility of the Majority Leader in Congress?

To serve as the official spokesperson for their party. Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario exemplifies Congressional Oversight?

Congressional committees investigating events of January 6. Signup and view all the answers

How does representation in the House of Representatives differ from the Senate?

House representation is based on state population, while Senate representation is equal. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference in the age requirement between the Senate and the House?

House members must be at least 25 years old, while Senators must be at least 30. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Speaker of the House in relation to the majority party?

Leads and represents the majority party in the House Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the markup stage in the legislative process?

It is an amending and voting process for the bill Signup and view all the answers

Why is the process of redistricting important for representation?

It creates equal representation by population in districts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of conference committees in Congress?

To reconcile different bills passed by the House and Senate Signup and view all the answers

What does the Senate's ability to amend treaties demonstrate about its role?

A check on the President's power regarding foreign relations Signup and view all the answers

What determines the boundaries of congressional districts during redistricting?

State legislatures determine the districts' boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the framers of the Constitution to establish a bicameral system?

To ensure thorough consideration of legislation Signup and view all the answers

What happens to most bills introduced in Congress?

They never leave their respective committees for further consideration Signup and view all the answers