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# Questions about the US Congress **7. What is a Christmas tree bill?** A. a bill approved late in the session B. a bill that raises the pay of lawmakers C. a bill passed as a favor to the president D. a bill that has attracted many unrelated riders **8. How can Congress override a presidential v...

# Questions about the US Congress **7. What is a Christmas tree bill?** A. a bill approved late in the session B. a bill that raises the pay of lawmakers C. a bill passed as a favor to the president D. a bill that has attracted many unrelated riders **8. How can Congress override a presidential veto?** A. Congress must wait until after the next election to reconsider the bill. B. Congress must agree to amend the bill to meet the president's objections. C. Congress must approve the bill again by a majority vote in both chambers. D. Congress must approve the bill again by a two-thirds vote in both chambers. **9. Which kind of vote in Congress tells constituents how their lawmakers voted?** A. voice vote B. roll-call vote C. standing vote D. up-or-down vote **10. Where do most members of Congress begin their political careers?** A. as lobbyists B. in the military C. in local politics D. as staff assistants **11. Which of these is the best definition of constituents?** A. donors who contribute cash or services to an electoral campaign B. residents of an electoral district represented by an elected official C. citizens nationwide who benefit from an elected official's programs D. voters in an elected official's home state who belong to the same party **12. Which of these events trigger's reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives?** A. a change in House leadership B. a census conducted every 10 years C. the election of representatives every 2 years D. the decision of the House to authorize redistricting **13. What determines the number of seats in the Senate?** A. The Constitution specifies the exact number of seats B. Congress fixed the maximum number of seats in 1911 C. The number of seats depends on the number of states D. the number of seats depends on each state's population