Test 4

Question 0

Who can call special sessions of congress

Answer 0

President of the U.S.

Question 1

What is a “filibuster”

Answer 1

A tactic used by congress members to delay consideration of a bill (prolong a speech)

Question 2

Where does congress meet

Answer 2

Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Question 3

How many members are in the senate

Answer 3

100

Question 4

How many senators does each state get

Answer 4

2

Question 5

How long is a senators term

Answer 5

6 years

Question 6

How many terms may a senator serve

Answer 6

Unlimited

Question 7

What are the qualifications for senator

Answer 7

30 years old, US citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state that he or she represents

Question 8

What happens if there is a senator vacancy

Answer 8

Governor of the state makes a temporary appointment until next election

Question 9

Who serves as president of the senate

Answer 9

Vice President of the U.S.

Question 10

How many members are on the House of Representatives

Answer 10

435

Question 11

How many House of Representatives does each state get

Answer 11

A share of 435 depending on population

Question 12

How long is a House of Representatives term

Answer 12

2 years

Question 13

How often are House of Representatives elected

Answer 13

Every 2 years

Question 14

How many terms may House of Representatives serve

Answer 14

Unlimited

Question 15

What are the qualifications for a House of Representatives member

Answer 15

At least 25 years old, US citizen for at least 7 years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents

Question 16

What happens if there is a House of Representatives vacancy

Answer 16

Filled by a special election

Question 17

How may the constitution be changed

Answer 17

Amendments can be added or removed

Question 18

What is the term that mean to charge a federal official with a crime

Answer 18

Impeach

Question 19

The US SENATE/US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is charged with impeaching a federal official that has been suspected for a crime

Answer 19

US House of Representatives

Question 20

The U.S. SENATE/US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is charged with “removing” a federal official that has been suspected of a crime

Answer 20

US Senate

Question 21

What is a quorum

Answer 21

A majority (one half plus one)

Question 22

In congress where are bills first sent

Answer 22

The committee

Question 23

What is a proposed law

Answer 23

A bill

Question 24

What is a veto

Answer 24

To deny a bill

Question 25

Which branch has the power to declare war

Answer 25

Legislative

Question 26

What are implied powers?

Answer 26

Powers that aren't clearly stated but believed to be for congress

Question 27

What is a reserved power?

Answer 27

Powers that are reserved for only state or federal gov. As stated in the constitution

Question 28

What is a denied power?

Answer 28

Powers that are not given as stated in the constitution

Question 29

What is the Elastic Clause?

Answer 29

A statement allowing congress to make laws for the good of all citizens

Question 30

What is the main job of the executive branch?

Answer 30

To enforce and administer laws

Question 31

What vote in congress is necessary to override a presidential veto?

Answer 31

2/3

Question 32

What is a pocket veto?

Answer 32

A session ends before a bill is signed, bill gets vetoed

Question 33

What are lobbies or lobbyists?

Answer 33

Paid people who influence members of congress

Question 34

Where do revenue (money) bills begin?

Answer 34

House of Representatives

Question 35

What 2 senators represent Illinois in Washington D.C.?

Answer 35

Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk

Question 36

What member of the House of Representatives represents the OFallon area?

Answer 36

Mike Bost

Question 37

How many US House of Representatives does Illinois get?

Answer 37

18

Question 38

How often is a census taken?

Answer 38

Every 10 years

Question 39

Which powers are reserved only for federal government?

Answer 39

Coin money

Question 40

Which powers are reserved only for state governments?

Answer 40

Education

Question 41

Which powers are shared by both the federal and state governments?

Answer 41

Taxes

Question 42

What is the annual salary for Senators and for House of Representatives?

Answer 42

$174,000

Question 43

The U.S. Senate's membership is determined by using which great compromise suggestion?

Answer 43

New Jersey

Question 44

The U.S. House of Representative membership is determined by which great compromise suggestion?

Answer 44

Virginia

Question 45

Explain the New Jersey Plan.

Answer 45

Favors small states. equal representation

Question 46

Explain the Virginia Plan.

Answer 46

Favors large states. Based on population

Question 47

Which US Constitutional Article describes the Legislative Branch?

Answer 47

Article 1

Question 48

Which US Constitutional Article describes the Executive Branch?

Answer 48

Article 2

Question 49

Which US Constitutional Article describes the Judicial Branch?

Answer 49

Article 3