Legislative Branch Exam

Question 1

When must congressional elections be held?

Answer 1

Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years

Question 2

Qualifications for becoming a member of the House of Representatives

Answer 2

25 years old, been a citizen for 7 years, resident of the state they represent

Question 3

Qualifications for becoming a member of the Senate

Answer 3

30 years old, been a citizen for 7 years, resident of the state they represent

Question 4

Why must a conference committee meet on a compromise bill even if both houses pass similar bills?

Answer 4

Both houses must past IDENTICAL bills before it can be sent to the president

Question 5

Process of a bill becoming law

Answer 5

Introduction, Committee Review, Floor Debate & Vote, Same Process in the Other Chamber, Conference Committee, Final Approval, Presidential Action

Question 6

What is Introduction for a Bill?

Answer 6

Introduced to either the House or the Senate

Question 7

What is Committee Review for a Bill?

Answer 7

It is sent to a committee for study, hearings, and changes

Question 8

What is Floor Debate & Vote for a Bill?

Answer 8

It is debated and voted on its chamber. if it passes, it moves to the other one.

Question 9

What is a Conference Committee for a Bill?

Answer 9

If needed, changes are made to the bill on compromise

Question 10

What is Final Approval on a Bill?

Answer 10

Both chambers vote on the final version

Question 11

What is Presidential Action for a Bill?

Answer 11

The president can sign, veto, or allow the bill to become law without signing. If vetoed, Congress can override with a 2/3 majority in both houses.

Question 12

What is a Voice Vote? (floor vote)

Answer 12

Members say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to a bill

Question 13

What is a Standing Vote? (floor vote)

Answer 13

Members stand to be counted to vote for a bill

Question 14

What is a floor vote?

Answer 14

Members vote on a bill

Question 15

What is a Roll-call vote? (floor vote)

Answer 15

Each member’s vote is recorded individually

Question 16

What is an Electronic Vote? (flood vote)

Answer 16

Used in house; members vote electronically

Question 17

Why are there 435 seats in the House?

Answer 17

Its difficult to manage a larger house

Question 18

What is the Reapportionment Act of 1929?

Answer 18

A cap of 435 was put on House seats due to population growth and difficulty to manage a larger house

Question 19

Who is President of the Senate?

Answer 19

The Vice President of the U.S. (JD Vance)

Question 20

Who is Leader of the Senate when VP is absent?

Answer 20

The President Pro Tempore (Chuck Grassley)

Question 21

Speaker of the House

Answer 21

Mike Johnson

Question 22

Majority Leader (House)

Answer 22

Steve Scalise

Question 23

Majority Whip (House)

Answer 23

Tom Emmer

Question 24

Minority Leader (House)

Answer 24

Hakeem Jeffries

Question 25

Minority Whip (House)

Answer 25

Catherine Clarke

Question 26

Majority Leader (Senate)

Answer 26

John Thune

Question 27

Majority Whip (Senate)

Answer 27

John Barrasso

Question 28

Minority Leader (Senate)

Answer 28

Chuck Schumer

Question 29

How long may a member of the House hold the floor in a debate?

Answer 29

5 minutes per turn

Question 30

How long may a member of the Senate hold the floor in a debate?

Answer 30

There is no time limit unless cloture in invoked (60 votes)

Question 31

Enumerated Power

Answer 31

A power explicitly listed in the Constitution (ex: Congress has the power to declare war)

Question 32

Implied Power

Answer 32

A power not explicitly stated but necessary to carry out an enumerated power (ex: creating the Air Force under the power to raise armies)

Question 33

Where must revenue bills (tax bills) originate?

Answer 33

The House of Representatives

Question 34

First Step in the Process of Impeachment

Answer 34

The House brings articles of impeachment (charges) and votes

Question 35

Second Step in the Process of Impeachment

Answer 35

The Senate conducts a trial

Question 36

Third Step in the Process of Impeachment

Answer 36

The Senate votes to remove the president from office