The House Of Representatives Test Questions – Flashcards
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What power does the House hold in regard to impeachment?
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NOT It forms a committee to hear complaints against an official.
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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
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435
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What is the last step in the process of a House bill becoming a law?
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The president has to sign it.
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The number of representatives from a state could increase if
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the states population has increased
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What is the hierarchy in the structure of the House?
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The Speaker is at the top, and the members are at the bottom.
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The person who has the job of maintaining order in the House is the
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Speaker of the House
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How does the Speaker exert power over a committee?
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by appointing the chair and a majority of the members
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How long is a representative's term of office?
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two years
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The Electoral College has determined that two candidates have tied for president. What happens next?
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The House votes to determine who wins the presidency.
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Which of these is an exclusive power of the House of Representatives?
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to impeach a government official
