What was Representative Barbara Lee's main criticism of 2001 resolution authorizing the use of military
force? - that it gave the president unlimited power regarding U.S foreign policy
What is the minimum age for serving in the House of Representatives? - 25
Which of the following states has only one "at-large" member in the House of Representatives? - Alaska
Which portion of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws? - the Necessary and Proper
Clause
Which of the following members of Congress would represent the greatest numbers of constituents? - a
senator from California
What are the term lengths for the members of each house of Congress? - six years for senators and two
years for representatives
Which of the following powers is unique to the House? - origination of revenue bills
Which of the following can initiate impeachment proceedings? - the House
When did Congress bass a bill to limit the size of the House of Representatives? - in 1929
What provides the basis for proportional representation in the House of Representatives? - the
decennial census
Which state gained the most seats in the House as a result of congressional reapportionment following
the 2010 census? - Texas
, The deliberate manipulation of district lines for electoral advantage is known as what? - gerrymandering
How did the state of California attempt to overcome the problem of incumbent gerrymandering? - It
established an independent redistricting commission composed of regular citizens
Which of the following is the first to see a bill after it is proposed? - the Clerk of the House
Once a bill has been introduced, where does the Speaker of the House send it? - to a committee
At which point is a bill sent to the Senate for approval> - when it has been passed by the full House
following debate and amendment
Which of the following is unique to the Senate bill review process? - potential for filibuster
What term is used to describe a situation in which the president does not sign a bill before Congress
adjourns? - pocket veto
Where do we find the roots of political parties? - in the debate between the Federalists and the anti-
Federalists
Which of the following is true of parties and committees? - They improve Congress's ability to function
productively and efficiently.
Who is the institutional leader of the House? - the Speaker
What is a primary function of whips within Congress? - to enforce party discipline
When does the vice president vote? - in the event of a tie in the Senate
How does the majority party exercise more power than the minority party in congressional proceedings?
- by controlling the referral of legislation to committees
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