9. All are checks Congress has on the President, except
The filibuster
Senate approval of treaties
c. Oversight function
d. Senate approval of appointments
a.
b.
10. All are true about Paul Ryan and Orrin Hatch, except
a.
b.
c.
d.
They decide the order of bills to be introduced
They must be a member of the party in power
Their attendance is not mandatory
They assign members to the various committees
11. Qualifications of the Senate are all of the following, except
a. 30 years old
b. 9 years U.S. citizend. Must live in state they represent
c. Must have a college degree
12. A senator serves through
a. 1 congressional term
b. &Congressional terms
c. 3 Congressional terms
d. 4 Congressional terms
13. The committee on Indian Affairs is an example of a
C brStanding
b. Joint
d. Conference
14. Senate confirm
ation of all Presidential appointments illustrates which Constitutional principle?
a. Limited government
b. Checks
c. Separation of Powers
d. Federalism
and Balances
15. What is characteristics of most bills
Most pass through both houses
Most of them die through filibuster
c. All pass the House
d. Most die in Committee
a.
b.
Short Answers:
1. Wesberry v Sanders 1819 changed the way Congress reapportioned congressional districts. After
Wesberry, the 435 congressional districts were now reapportioned proportional to population. (1 man 1
vote) What was the immediate effect under this type of reapportionment as it relates to the
representation in Congress?
2. The 2010 census showed that population growth has increased in the South and West, and decreased
in the North east and Midwest regions of the country. How do provisions in the Constitution address
the shifting populations?