CIS us gov poli sci test

According to Presidential succession, if the President and Vice-President were to die simultaneously, the Speaker of the House of Representatives would be next in line to serve as President.

According to the New Jersey Plan, how was representation to be structured in Congress? It proposed a unicameral legislature where each state would have equal representation, regardless of population size.

A filibuster occurs when a senator talks for a really long time and delays the voting on a bill..

After a bill is introduced in the House of Representatives, what is the next step in the legislative process? committee consideration.

An informative, convincing speech on the Senate floor is not likely to sway the votes of other Senators because of which of the following? the real decision-making happens in congressional committees..

A person who lives in a district or state being represented by a member of Congress is called a constituent

As specified in Article 1 of the Constitution, Senators will be divided into 3 classes, so that every 2 years, one-third of the Senate must stand for reelection.

A vote on a bill in the Senate results in a tie. What would likely be the official outcome of the vote on the bill? The vice president.

Based on the 2020 census, Minnesota has 8 Congressional Districts.

Bicameralism in a legislative body means that the legislature is divided into two separate chambers or houses..

Every two years, how many of the 435 House seats are up for reelection? All of them.

If the president neither signs nor vetoes a bill within 10 days while Congress is in session, the bill automatically becomes law.

In Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, these powers of Congress are called enumerated powers.

In Congress, members are given protection in what they say while conducting official duties to ensure that legislators can freely express their opinions, engage in debates, and carry out their legislative duties without fear of legal repercussions. Which of the following clauses in the Constitution specifies this protection? The Speech or Debate Clause, found in Article I, Section 6, Clause 1.

In Congress, there are several standing committees that duplicate between the House and Senate.  The Appropriations Committee is one of these duplications.  Which of the following is the main reason for both chambers having the same committee? To ensure separate control over federal spending in each chamber.

In today's Congress, the mere threat of a Senate filibuster is extremely common, which means that a bill often needs the support of: ⅔ of the vote.

Larger states benefited most from which Constitutional Convention plan? Virginia plan.

Members of Congress are granted generous franking privileges that allow them to send mail to their constituents without paying postage.

Most legislation introduced in Congress dies in committee.

Partisan polarization occurs when members of both parties move away from the moderate middle and share increasingly less common ground.

The "Elastic Clause" of the Constitution grants Congress the power to pass laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers.

The 17th Amendment revised how Senators would be elected.  Up until 1913, US Senators were selected by which of the following? state legislatures rather than by direct popular vote.

The Great Compromise resolved what issue? representation in Congress.

The House of Representatives and the Senate are most similar to each other in their use of standing committees to shape legislation.

What happens to representation in Congress as the population increases? adjusted through congressional apportionment

What is an incumbent? Someone who already holds a position

What is the Constitutional term used when a formal accusation of misconduct is brought against a president through detailed charges drawn up by the House of Representatives? impeachment

Which body originates ALL bills concerning revenue? House of representatives.

Which is the major function of Congress? Draft and introduce bills to be made laws.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a standing committee of Congress? review bills, conduct oversight, and recommend measures for consideration by their respective chambers. 

Which of the following House committees is responsible for setting the agenda for legislation coming to the floor? House Rules Committee

Which of the following is a key difference between the House and Senate in the legislative process? The House operates under strict time limits, while the senate does not and can filibuster, plus The house is population based.

Which of the following is a major reason for the use of committees in Congress? allow members to develop expertise in specific policy areas. 

Which of the following is a reason the committee system is more important in the House than in the Senate? House is much larger.

Which of the following is not a Constitutional Officer of Congress? The only established by the constitution are 

Which of the following is not a reason the Framers gave the House of Representatives the responsibility of starting all revenue bills? More representation, re elected every two years, and the great compromise are all reasons they gave them this power

Which of the following is one of the reasons the Framers created a bicameral legislature? checks and balances.

Which of the following is required for congressional chambers to officially conduct business on the chamber floor? A quorum, which requires the majority of people present.

Which of the following is the title of the minority counterpart to a committee chairperson? The ranking member

Which of the following is true, as it pertains to congressional immunity? members of Congress cannot be questioned elsewhere for their legislative activities, including speeches, debates, and official reports.

Which of the following is true, as it pertains to presidential impeachments? The House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach a president by passing articles of impeachment with a simple majority vote.

Which of the following is true about the number of seats granted to each state in the House of Representatives, based on the Constitution? determined by apportionment, as outlined in Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, and it is capped at 435 based on the Reapportionment Act of 1929.

Which of the following is true in regards to changing the content of a proposed bill in Congress? Gotta be the same on both sides.

Which of the following is true of a Chair of a congressional standing committee or subcommittee? set the agenda, schedule hearings, and guide legislation through the committee.

Which of the following is true of a presidential veto of a piece of legislation? It goes back to the senate, and they have to get a ⅔ majority to override it.

Which of the following powers grant Congress discretion beyond those powers specifically listed in the first seventeen clauses of Article I, Section 8? Necessary and Proper Clause (Clause 18). This clause allows Congress to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers, effectively granting it implied powers.

Which of the following statements about the rules of procedure in the House and Senate is correct? The House of Representatives operates under stricter rules, with limited debate time and a structured process for amendments. 

Which of the following statements concerning the Speaker of the House is incorrect? They are NOT chosen by the people idk.

Which of the following would likely be the solution to settle a dispute on a floor debate in the House? Alot of stuff, like voting to shut people up, or having the speaker make a decision.

Who has the power to declare war? Congress in general.