GED Representatives Flashcards
What is the primary function of the U.S. House of Representatives?
To create and pass federal legislation.
How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435 members.
True or False: Members of the House serve a six-year term.
False.
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years.
Fill in the blank: The House of Representatives is part of the _______.
U.S. Congress.
Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House.
What are the age and citizenship requirements to be elected to the House?
At least 25 years old and a U.S. citizen for at least seven years.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a power of the House of Representatives? A) Initiate revenue bills B) Impeach federal officials C) Ratify treaties D) Elect the President in the case of an Electoral College tie
C) Ratify treaties.
What is the process called when the House of Representatives formally accuses a federal official of wrongdoing?
Impeachment.
True or False: All members of the House represent the same number of constituents.
False.
What is the minimum number of representatives a state can have in the House?
One representative.
Who is responsible for drawing district lines for the House of Representatives?
State legislatures.
What is the name of the committee that typically handles tax legislation in the House?
The Ways and Means Committee.
Fill in the blank: The House of Representatives has the sole power to _______.
Impeach.
What is the quorum required for the House of Representatives to conduct business?
218 members.
True or False: The House of Representatives can override a presidential veto.
True.
What is the term used to describe the redrawing of district lines to favor a particular political party?
Gerrymandering.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following roles does the Speaker of the House NOT have? A) Presides over House sessions B) Assigns bills to committees C) Represents their congressional district D) Votes on all legislation
D) Votes on all legislation.
What is the largest political party in the House of Representatives as of 2023?
The Democratic Party.
Fill in the blank: The House of Representatives meets in the _______ of the U.S. Capitol.
Chamber.
What type of vote is required to pass most legislation in the House?
A simple majority.
True or False: The House of Representatives can propose amendments to the Constitution.
True.
What is the role of the House Majority Leader?
To assist the Speaker and coordinate the legislative agenda of the majority party.
How many committees are there in the House of Representatives?
Twenty standing committees.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a responsibility of the House Rules Committee? A) Review all bills B) Set rules for debate C) Conduct investigations D) All of the above
B) Set rules for debate.
