Self Test 3

Question 1

All _____________ and 1/3 of ___________ run for reelection during any even-numbered year.

Answer 1

Representatives; Senators

Question 2

Congressional authority includes both __________ and _________ powers.

Answer 2

enumerated; implied

Question 3

The _____________ __ ___ ______ is chosen by the House as its presiding officer, and the _____ ___________ fills the position of President of the Senate.

Answer 3

Speaker of the House; Vice President

Question 4

The _________ system of both houses of Congress is essential because of the number of bills introduced each year.

Answer 4

committee

Question 5

The _____ Committee is the most powerful House committee because, among other things, it determines scheduling of bills.

Answer 5

Rules

Question 6

minor change in a constitution

Answer 6

amendment

Question 7

broad change or complete rewrite of a constitution

Answer 7

revision