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Quick Check and Quiz Answers Quick Checks 2.1 The Legislative Branch Overview 1. Why did the Framers of the U.S. Constitution include a legislative branch in the new government? a) to establish their ideal form of government b) to represent all of the people living in the country c) to give themselves jobs in the new government d) to help develop a monarch 2. What are the two most important roles of members of Congress? Select all that apply. a) to legislate b) to follow their party leadership c) to represent the voters d) to win reelection e) to support the president 3. Through its committees, Congress ensures that the executive branch agencies are following the laws that it passed. What congressional process is this describing?

a) proposing laws b) floor consideration c) oversight function d) acting as a trustee 2.2 Congress – A Separation of Powers 1. What is the difference between a regular session of Congress and a special session of Congress? a) A regular session has all the members, while a special session only has a few members. b) A regular session is for making laws, while a special session is for debate only. c) A regular session is just for the members of Congress, while a special session is for guest speakers. d) A regular session is scheduled for a specific period of time each year, while a special session is called by the president at any time. 2. Who has the power to prorogue a congressional session when the two houses cannot agree on a date for adjournment? a) the Senate b) the president

c) the Supreme Court d) the House of Representatives 3. For how many years does a congressional term last? a) two years b) three years c) four years d) five years 2.3 The House of Representatives - The Lower Chamber 1. How are the seats in the House of Representatives apportioned? a) by political party b) by the Senate’s decision c) by the size of the state’s population d) by the size of the state’s territory 2. What is the main difference between the formal and informal qualifications for the House of Representatives? a) Formal qualifications are outlined in the Constitution. b) Formal qualifications do not have to be followed.

c) Informal qualifications deal with age and citizenship. d) Informal qualifications are not political in nature. 3. Which of the following powers does the Speaker of the House have? Select all that apply. a) interpreting the rules of the House b) deciding whether or not to pass a bill c) naming representatives to committees d) deciding when the House should debate a bill e) apportioning seats in the House f) giving additional seat in the House to his or her state 2.4 The Senate - The Upper Chamber 1. Which of the following are formal qualifications for serving in the Senate? Select all that apply. a) must be at least 30 years old b) must be a U.S. citizen c) must have a law degree d) must have served in the armed forces

2. How do the term limits for senators and representatives impact their voting power? a) Senators’ longer term limits allow them to vote based on what is best for the nation, instead of public opinion. b) Senators’ shorter term limits mean they are more beholden to public opinion when voting. c) Representatives’ longer term limits mean they need to continually vote with public opinion for their entire term. d) Representatives’ shorter term limits allow them to vote based on their personal beliefs, instead of public opinion. 3. How did the Seventeenth Amendment to the Constitution affect the process of senatorial elections? a) It allowed senators to be chosen by state legislatures. b) It allowed senators to be appointed by the president. c) It allowed senators to be elected by the voters in the State. d) It allowed senators to be nominated by the House of Representatives.

2.8 How a Bill Becomes a Law 1. If a majority of committee members support a bill, what is likely to happen to it? a) The committee will pigeonhole the bill. b) The committee will report the bill favorably to the floor. c) The committee will rewrite the bill. d) The committee will report the bill unfavorably to the floor. 2. Which of the following reflects a difference between debate on the House and Senate floors? a) Debate in the Senate has very few restraints. b) The minority party in the Senate manages debate on the floor. c) Representatives in the House may filibuster a bill. d) Senators may only consider bills proposed by the House. 3. Which kind of bill must start in the House of Representatives before it goes to the Senate? a) defense bill b) energy bill c) health bill d) tax bill

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