3.01 The Legislative Branch – Flashcards

Which of the following statements is true about the U.S. House of Representatives? Its members have six-year terms, with the entirety of its members facing re-election every six years. Its members have two-year terms, with the entirety of its members facing re-election every two years. Its members have six-year terms, with only one-third of its members facing re-election every two years. Its members have two-year terms, with only one-third of its members up for re-election every six years.

Which of the following lists the qualifications for U.S. House of Representatives as described in Article I of the Constitution? at least 25 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent at least 25 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent at least 30 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent at least 30 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

A member of the House of Representatives must be a resident of the district elected to represent according to the Constitution must vote on all revenue bills according to how the majority political party decides is not required to be a resident of the district elected to represent but usually is by tradition is not eligible to serve on any committee that contains members of another political party

The U.S. House of Representatives contains 435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests 435 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims 100 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests 100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims

Which of the following best describes the membership of a joint committee, such as the Joint Economic Committee? minority party members in the House majority party members in the Senate members from both the House and Senate members from either the House or Senate

According to Article I of the U.S. Constitution, only the House has the power to approve foreign treaties and presidential appointments only the Senate has the power to approve foreign treaties and presidential appointments the Senate approves foreign treaties and the House approves presidential appointments the House approves foreign treaties and the Senate approves presidential appointments

Which of the following makes a true statement? The Senate has a Rules Committee that sets limits and rules for both the House and Senate on debating bills. The House has a Rules Committee that sets limits and rules for both the House and Senate on debating bills. The House has a Rules Committee to set limits on bill debate while the Senate has no time limits for debate. The Senate has a Rules Committee to set limits on bill debate while the House has no time limits for debate.

"Each representative who wishes to speak on the bill will be allowed five minutes." A statement like this one would be the work of the Standing Committee Conference Committee House Rules Committee Senate Rules Committee

Which of the following reflects Congress acting on an implied power in the Constitution? ordering the creation of a new design for a quarter coin approving the spending of funds for new army vehicles creating a set of national standards for public schools making a change to the rates charged for income tax

Which of the following examples of legislation could originate only in the House of Representatives? A bill that sets limits on the number of terms Congress members may serve A bill that establishes a new federal agency to oversee education A bill that increases taxes in order to build a new interstate highway A bill that places restrictions on pollution output by automotive factories

A committee that will only exist temporarily to create a certain type of bill would be a standing committee ad hoc committee rules committee joint committee

How do the House and Senate differ in the powers related to impeachment? The House has no power related to impeachment while the Senate can impeach federal officials. The House can impeach federal officials and then the Senate would conduct the impeachment trial. The Senate has no power related to impeachment while the House can impeach federal officials. The Senate can impeach federal officials and then the House would conduct the impeachment trial.