Congress Exam Review

Question 1

Define “Gerrymander”

Answer 1

Manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one party or class

Question 2

Define “Filibuster”

Answer 2

A long speech to stop a law from getting completed

Question 3

Define “Constituent”

Answer 3

`Being a part of a whole

Question 4

Define “PAC”

Answer 4

Political Action Committee which is an organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation, especially at the federal level

Question 5

Define “Rules Committee”

Answer 5

A legislative committee responsible for expediting the passage of bills

Question 6

Define “Cloture”

Answer 6

(In a legislative assembly) a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote

Question 7

Define “Pocket Veto”

Answer 7

If president doesn’t sign the bill after 10 days of review, it becomes a law without his signature.

Question 8

What are the requirements to be a Representative?

Answer 8

1. Must be at least 25 years old
2. Have been a US Citizen for 7 years
3. Be, at time of election, an inhabitant of the state they represent.

Question 9

What are the requirements to be a Senator?

Answer 9

1. Be at least 30 years old
2. Have been a US Citizen for 9 years
3. Be, at time of election, an inhabitant of the state they represent.

Question 10

What does a party whip do?

Answer 10

An official of a political party whose task is to ensure party discipline in a legislature. The party’s “enforcers”

Question 11

Who is the current speaker of the House?

Answer 11

Paul Ryan

Question 12

Who do interest groups hire to convince Senators and Representatives to vote for legislation that supports their agenda?

Answer 12

Gerrymanders

Question 13

How much money do members of the Congress make currently?

Answer 13

$174,000

Question 14

How old does a Representative have to be?

Answer 14

At least 25 years old

Question 15

How old does a Senator have to be?

Answer 15

At least 30 years old

Question 16

How long does a Represenative need to be US citizen?

Answer 16

At least 7 years

Question 17

How long does a Senator need to be a US citizen?

Answer 17

At least 9 years

Question 18

Where does Congress meet?

Answer 18

In the US Capitol, in Washington DC

Question 19

Which committee in the Housed has to approve of all money that will be spent?

Answer 19

Legislative committee

Question 20

What is the difference between express powers and implied powers?

Answer 20

Express Powers are written in the constitution. Implied Powers are powers that can be reasonably assumed through the Express Powers. Implied powers are stated, but VAGUELY in passages of the constitution.

Question 21

How many members are there in the House?

Answer 21

435

Question 22

How many members are there in the Senate?

Answer 22

100

Question 23

1 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 23

1. Declare War/Peace

Question 24

2 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 24

2. Build a Navy

Question 25

#3 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 25

3. Send Ambassadors

Question 26

#4 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 26

4. Borrow Money

Question 27

#5 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 27

5. Tax and Spend

Question 28

#6 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 28

6. Regulate Commerce

Question 29

#7 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 29

7. Regulate Bankruptcy

Question 30

#8 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 30

8. Coin Money

Question 31

#9 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 31

9. Punish Counterfeiters

Question 32

#10 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 32

10. Control

Question 33

#11 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 33

11. Create courts inferior to Supreme Court

Question 34

#12 of list of Powers of Congress

Answer 34

12. Create rules and punish piracy