Chapter 11 Test
List all the steps in the processes of a bill becoming a law
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The US House of Representatives has ____ voting members
435
___ members present and voting can halt a filibuster b voting for cloture
60
Women constitute ____ of the US Senate
About 20%
An example of casework by a member of Congress is
All of the above
Incumbents are those
Already holding office
According to the Constitution, revenue bills must originate in the
House
Most of the work done by members of Congress takes place
In committees and subcommittees
The filibuster
Is unique to the Senate
In most congressional elections, challengers
Lose
Which of the following is TRUE about the Senate as compared to the House
More influential in foreign affairs
Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary activities that members of Congress engage in to increase the probability of their reelection
None of the above; oversight is a form of position-taking
Which of the following is TRUE about the minimum age requirements for members of Congress set forth in the Constitution
One must be at least 30 years of age to serve in the Senate
The pork barrel and casework are examples of
Opportunities for credit-claiming by members of Congress
The House ___ Committee reviews bills coming from other committees before they go to the full House, thus performing traffic cop function
Rules
The House ____ Committee reviews bills coming from other committees before they go on the full House thus performing a traffic cop function
Rules
Nominees to the US Supreme Court must be confirmed by the
Senate
The _____ is the next in line after the Vice President so succeed a President who resigns, dies in office, or is impeached
Speaker of the House
Articles of impeachment must be passed by
The House
After each federal census
The membership of the House is reapportioned
Relative to the total population, the most underrepresented group in Congress is
Women