University:
Johns Hopkins University
Course:
AS.190.502. | Political Science Internship
Academic year:

2022
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Congressional Membership Overview 1. What is the total number of representatives in the House? A. 300 B. 400 C. 435 D. 500 2. Senators serve 2-year terms. A. True B. False 3. What is gerrymandering? 4. How many years must a senator be a citizen of the United States? 5. Who is the most powerful leader in the House? A. Minority Leader B. Majority Leader C. President pro tempore D. Speaker of the House 6. What is the minimum number of members needed for a quorum in the House? A. 200 B. 150 C. 218 D. 250 7. What does the 27th Amendment state? A. Congress may not change its salary. B. Congress can give itself a raise. C. Congress must approve the President's budget. D. Congress can't give itself a raise until the next election. 8. The House is composed of .................................................. elected representatives. 9. The Senate has 2 representatives per state. A. True B. False 10. What is the primary responsibility of congressional committees? 11. What role does the Senate Majority Leader play? A. Prepares the annual budget B. Handles public surveys C. Invents new laws D. Steers bills and unites party members 12. What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives? A. One year B. Four years C. Six years D. Two years 13. What is required for filling a vacancy in the House during the first session of Congress? A. Special election must be held B. Appointment by the governor C. No action needed, seat remains vacant D. Selection by the House leadership 14. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be elected to the House of Representatives? A. Hold a college degree B. Legal resident of the state electing them C. At least 25 years old D. Citizen of the United States for at least 7 years 15. How often must all members of the House run for reelection? A. Every year B. Every four years C. Every two years D. Every six years 16. What is the process called that involves redrawing congressional district boundaries? A. District Planning B. Boundary Adjustment C. Reapportionment D. Redistricting 17. Which statement best describes the continuity of the House of Representatives? A. The House is restructured every year B. Less than 50% of representatives are reelected C. Most representatives serve indefinite terms D. Over 90% of representatives are typically reelected