US Politics Congress Test 1

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Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Congress) High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) USA US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Civics (USCIS)

What is this test? for US Government & Civics practice (Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Congress)), USA — High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) level, USA.
For High School, University and adult learners preparing for civics/citizenship in the USA
Section: Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Congress) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Congress) · Country: USA

Civics knowledge is crucial for knowing individual rights and responsibilities and understanding government structure.

This test is designed to assess your knowledge of constitutional law and essential civics.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

What best defines a discharge petition?

A) Forcing bill to floor

B) Firing officials

C) Ending debate

D) Vetoing twice

Question 2

Can Congress override a veto?

A) by states

B) yes, with two-thirds vote

C) never

D) by courts

Question 3

Which of the following best defines senatorial courtesy?

A) extra pay

B) longer terms

C) senators approve local appointees

D) free mail

Question 4

What best defines franked mail?

A) Junk mail

B) Paid ads

C) Secret letters

D) Free official mail

Question 5

When is redistricting done?

A) After census

B) Every election

C) Each session

D) Never

Question 6

Provide the definition of the Senate president called:

A) Majority Leader

B) President pro tempore

C) Speaker

D) Whip

Question 7

How long is a Senate term?

A) 2 years

B) 4 years

C) 6 years

D) 8 years

Question 8

What best defines a roll call?

A) Secret ballot

B) Voice vote

C) Show of hands

D) Recorded vote

Question 9

Provide the definition of the State of the Union:

A) president's yearly address

B) census

C) court ruling

D) election

Question 10

Name the vice president's job.

A) make laws

B) Senate tie-breaker, succession

C) appoint judges

D) command army

Question 11

Which branch interprets laws?

A) President

B) Governors

C) Judicial (courts)

D) Congress

Question 12

What is a rider?

A) Veto message

B) Court brief

C) Ballot

D) Added bill provision

Question 13

What is committees for?

A) studying bills in detail

B) elections

C) parties

D) parades

Question 14

Which term means "merges House-Senate bill versions"?

A) a veto

B) a conference committee

C) impeachment

D) the cabinet

Question 15

Name third for presidency.

A) Vice President

B) Senate leader

C) House Speaker

D) Chief Justice

Question 16

What is a census?

A) Tax collection

B) Election

C) Court review

D) Ten-year population count

Question 17

Which term means "Congress monitoring agencies"?

A) oversight

B) a veto

C) impeachment

D) the cabinet

Question 18

What is a veto?

A) new law

B) president rejects a bill

C) election

D) court order

Question 19

What best defines the Senate president called?

A) Majority Leader

B) Speaker

C) President pro tempore

D) Whip

Question 20

Who tries impeachments?

A) House

B) Supreme Court

C) Voters

D) Senate

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