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The Congress
Test Description: AP GoPo
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Who is the true leader of the Senate by virtue of having the most power and influence in the chamber?
A
the Vice President of the United States
B
the presiding officer of the Senate
C
the Senate majority leader
D
the President of the Senate
2) A senator may agree to vote for a bill that will bring money to a colleague's district. In exchange, the colleague will agree to vote for a future bill that the initial senator supports. This is called E)
A
using the frank.
B
casework.
C
logrolling.
D
discharging the petition.
3) What is a hold?
A
a type of constituency service
B
a failed filibuster
C
a Senate tactic that signals the leadership to consult the senator before further action is taken on a bill
D
an illegal perk from a lobbyist
4) How can a filibuster be stopped?
A
with a discharge petition.
B
A filibuster can not be stopped. That is why they are so powerful.
C
with a three-fifths vote of all House members
D
with a cloture motion
5) The structure of the legislative branch of government is described by ________ of the Constitution.
A
Article II
B
Article I
C
Article III
D
Article IV
6) The U.S. Congress is
A
the only democratically elected legislature in the world.
B
required to reapportion every year.
C
nonpartisan.
D
bicameral.
7) 10) The leader of the House of Representatives is called the
A
majority leader.
B
president pro tempore.
C
President of the House.
D
Speaker of the House.
8) The Seventeenth Amendment
A
limits the president to two consecutive terms.
B
requires the direct election of senators.
C
limits the sale or importation of alcoholic beverages.
D
establishes an income tax.
9) Which demographic group is the least well represented in Congress?
A
Hispanics
B
millionaires
C
those with advanced degrees
D
men
10) Senators are elected for ________-year terms.
A
four
B
eight
C
two
D
six
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