The size of the senate is set at 435 members

Question 1

The U.S. Senate contains
435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
435 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
100 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
Question 2
Which of the following statements is true about the U.S. Senate?
Its members have six-year terms, with one-third of the total members up for re-election every two years.
Its members have six-year terms, with the majority of its members facing re-election every four years.
Its members have two-year terms, with one-third of the total members up for re-election every two years.
Its members have two-year terms, with the majority of its members facing re-election every four years.
Question 3
Which of the following lists the qualifications for U.S. Senate as described in Article I of the Constitution?
at least 25 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 25 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 30 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 30 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
Question 4
The U.S. House of Representatives contains
435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
435 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
100 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
Question 5
Which of the following lists the qualifications for U.S. House of Representatives as described in Article I of the Constitution?
at least 25 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 25 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 30 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 30 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
Question 6
According to Article I of the U.S. Constitution,
only the House has the power to approve foreign treaties and presidential appointments
only the Senate has the power to approve foreign treaties and presidential appointments
the Senate approves foreign treaties and the House approves presidential appointments
the House approves foreign treaties and the Senate approves presidential appointments
Question 7
"A Bill to Raise the Tax Rate on Those Earning Over One Million Dollars Annually." A bill with a title like this one could
only originate in the House
only originate in the Senate
begin in either part of Congress
begin in a Conference Committee
Question 8
Which of the following reflects Congress acting on an implied power in the Constitution?
ordering the creation of a new design for a quarter coin
approving the spending of funds for new army vehicles
creating a set of national standards for public schools
making a change to the rates charged for income tax
Question 9
Which of the following examples of legislation could originate only in the House of Representatives?
A bill that sets limits on the number of terms Congress members may serve
A bill that establishes a new federal agency to oversee education
A bill that increases taxes in order to build a new interstate highway
A bill that places restrictions on pollution output by automotive factories
Question 10
A committee that will only exist temporarily to create a certain type of bill would be a
standing committee
ad hoc committee
rules committee
joint committee
Question 11
If the majority party in the House is the Democratic party, then the
President pro tempore will be a member of the Democratic party
President pro tempore will be a member of the Republican party
Speaker will be a member of the Democratic party
Speaker will be a member of the Republican party
Question 12
"To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers." U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8
The quote above is
also known as the "elastic clause" because it narrows the powers of Congress to those specifically listed
a way that the powers of Congress are expanded through requesting permission from the judicial branch
also known as the "elastic clause" because it gives Congress flexibility in the types of legislation it passes
a way that the powers of Congress are limited because it gives the judicial branch power to eliminate laws