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The Organization Of Congress MAGRUDER'S Ch 4
Test Description: GOVT 11
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is the composition of committees in the House of Representatives?
A
Each committee has an equal number of Democrats and Republicans.
B
The majority party has a majority of seats on all committees; the minority party has a minority of seats on all committees.
C
The majority party has a majority of seats on a majority of committees; the minority party has a majority of seats on a minor
D
The majority party has a majority of seats on key committees only; the minority party has all the seats on all minor committe
2) Committee that continues from one Congress to the next
A
standing committees
B
War committees
C
joint committees
D
select committees
3) The process of setting up new congressional districts after reapportionment is called
A
bicameral legislature.
B
censuring.
C
gerrymandering.
D
redistricting.
4) Most bills introduced in Congress
A
are passed but not enacted because they are unconstitutional.
B
die.
C
are passed eventually.
D
are passed and then reviewed by the Supreme Court
5) How many senators are there from each state?
A
three.
B
The number depends on the state’s population.
C
one.
D
two.
6) A bill to raise taxes would first be referred to the
A
House Ways and Means Committee
B
Senate Appropriations Committee
C
Congressional Budget Office
D
House Rules Committee
7) Which demographic group is the least well represented in Congress?
A
Hispanics
B
millionares
C
men
D
those with advanced degrees
8) This group tends to favor social-welfare programs.
A
Republicans
B
political action committees (PACs)
C
Democrats
D
lobbyists.
9) The structure of the legislative branch of government is described by ________ of the US Constitution.
A
preamble
B
Article II
C
Article I
D
Article III
10) Who conducts impeachment trials?
A
Court of Appeals
B
House of Representatives
C
Senate
D
Supreme Court
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