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Understanding Congress: A Quiz
Test your knowledge of the U.S. Congress with this engaging quiz! Challenge yourself on key aspects of the legislative process, the roles of House and Senate, and the powers granted by the Constitution.
Whether you're a student, a teacher, or just someone interested in politics, this quiz covers:
- The qualifications for various congressional positions
- The impact of constitutional amendments
- Impeachment processes and committee roles
Use the list to answer the following question- Must be at least 30 years of age, Must be a USA citizen for 9 years, Must live in the State he/she represents at the time of election
The US President
The US Senator
The US Representative
Georgia State Representative
How does the 17th Amendment impact the Election of Senator
Senator are appointed by the President
Senator are selected by the State's legislative
Senator are elected by the people of the state
Senator are elected every two years
Which of this is a unique power of the House of Representative
Ratify United State Treaties
Conduct impeachment trials
Confirm federal appointment
Initiate Bills regarding revenue
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the terms of office for the House of Representatives and the Senate
House of Representative: Members serve four-year terms; Senate: Members serve two-years terms
House of Representative: Member serve two-year terms; Senate: Member serve six-year terms
House of Representative: Members serve two-year terms; Senate: Member serve four-year terms
House of Represntative: Members serve two year terms; Senate: Member serve two-year term
Use the list to answer the following question: The Legislative Process 1. Bill is introduced by the House or Senate 2. ? 3. Bill is debated on chamber floor 4. Bill is sent to other chamber for approval 5. President signs the bill ; what would be the BEST step to complete the legislative process
Bill is approved by Supreme Court
Bill is debated in a conference committee
Bill is introduced to the president for approval
Bill is submitted to subcommittees to debate and modify
What is the purpose of a conference committee
It is a permanent committee that handles certain issues
It is established for a specific purpose for a limited amount of time.
It is designed to join members of the House and Senate for a specific purpose.
It is established to work out differences between House and Senate version of the bill.
When can a federal official be removed from offices
Once the official is convicted of impeachment charges
As soon charges are brought against the official
While accusations are still being investigated
As soon as the crime is committed
Which of the following is considered a negative aspect of lobbying?
They can represent the common views and interests of citizens in this country
They can provide members of congress with expert information, so they are better informed
They can file lawsuits on behalf of citizens when members of Congress will not respond to their wishes.
Special interest groups that have the money can get legislation drafted and passed in their favor
Which of the following accurately describes each chamber's responsibility in the impeachment process?
The Senate investigates the charges while the House of Representatives judges the case
The House of Representatives judges the case while Senate announces the impeachment charges
The house of Representative removes the official from office while the Senate announces the impeachment charges
The House of Representatives brings the accusations and charges against the official while the Senate judges the case
Which of the following is TRUE of the seniority system of Congress in relation to committee leadership and committee staffing?
Members of congress must be elected from safe seats consistently to earn committee seniority
Members of congressional committee can become chairs if they have established a strong presence in the media.
Members congressional committees who serve as chairs tend to be longest serving members of the majority party
Members of congress with the longest continuous service are guaranteed the chairmanship of major congressional committees
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