The Organization Of Congress MAGRUDER'S Ch 4 Question Preview (ID: 39778)


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The structure of the legislative branch of government is described by ________ of the US Constitution.
a) Article I
b) Article II
c) Article III
d) preamble

This group tends to favor social-welfare programs.
a) lobbyists.
b) Democrats
c) Republicans
d) political action committees (PACs)

Which demographic group is the least well represented in Congress?
a) Hispanics
b) millionares
c) men
d) those with advanced degrees

A bill to raise taxes would first be referred to the
a) Senate Appropriations Committee
b) Congressional Budget Office
c) House Ways and Means Committee
d) House Rules Committee

How many senators are there from each state?
a) one.
b) two.
c) three.
d) The number depends on the state’s population.

Most bills introduced in Congress
a) die.
b) are passed but not enacted because they are unconstitutional.
c) are passed and then reviewed by the Supreme Court
d) are passed eventually.

The process of setting up new congressional districts after reapportionment is called
a) censuring.
b) bicameral legislature.
c) redistricting.
d) gerrymandering.

Committee that continues from one Congress to the next
a) joint committees
b) War committees
c) standing committees
d) select committees

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 key committees only; the minority party has all the seats on all minor committe
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 all committees; the minority party has a minority of seats on all committees.

Who conducts impeachment trials?
a) Supreme Court
b) Senate
c) House of Representatives
d) Court of Appeals

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