Exploring the Legislative Branch: Key Concepts and Processes Quiz

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1. What is gerrymandering?

A government spending policy

A form of voter suppression

A type of campaign strategy

A type of redistricting that helps one political party while simultaneously hurting the rival political party

Gerrymandering is a practice that involves manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor one political party over another. It is not related to campaign strategy, voter suppression, or government spending policies.

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Enhance your understanding of the legislative branch with these focused flashcards. Dive into key terms and concepts crucial for mastering the intricacies of government functions and roles. Ideal for students preparing for advanced placements or civic responsibilities.

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2. What is redistricting?

A type of districting that focuses on green spaces rather than redrawing political boundaries

A process of changing the colors of a map

States create new House of Representative districts in their states based upon reapportionment data

A term used in gardening to describe pruning plants

Redistricting is the process of adjusting political boundaries to reflect changes in population. In the context of the United States, it specifically refers to the creation of new House of Representative districts based on population changes.

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3. What does it mean when the executive exercises a veto?

The executive accepts a bill, allowing the bill to become a law

The executive delays the decision on a bill indefinitely

The executive proposes a bill for consideration

The executive rejects a bill, preventing the bill from becoming a law

A veto is when the executive branch rejects a bill, preventing it from becoming a law. This power allows the executive to block legislation passed by the legislative branch.

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A veto is when the executive branch rejects a bill, preventing it from becoming a law. This power allows the executive to block legislation passed by the legislative branch.

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4. What is required for Congress to overrule a presidential veto?

Simple majority vote in both chambers

Unanimous consent from both chambers

Approval by the President and Vice President

Congress can overrule a veto if 2/3 of both chambers agree

Congress can overrule a presidential veto if 2/3 of both the House of Representatives and the Senate agree, which is a higher threshold than a simple majority vote in both chambers.

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Congress can overrule a presidential veto if 2/3 of both the House of Representatives and the Senate agree, which is a higher threshold than a simple majority vote in both chambers.

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5. What is the purpose of a conference committee in the legislative process?

A committee that is responsible for coordinating press conferences for lawmakers.

A committee that serves food and beverages during congressional meetings and sessions.

A committee that includes members of the House and Senate that create compromise versions of a bill before the bill... A committee that includes members of the House and Senate that create compromise versions of a bill before the bill reaches the president

A committee that oversees the planning and organization of conferences within Congress.

A conference committee is specifically formed to reconcile differences between House and Senate versions of a bill and create a compromise version before it is sent to the president for approval.

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A conference committee is specifically formed to reconcile differences between House and Senate versions of a bill and create a compromise version before it is sent to the president for approval.

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6. What is a congressional committee?

A political party meeting to discuss their strategies for an upcoming election.

Small group of Congresspeople that debate the details of bills

A gathering of citizens who express their opinions to Congress.

An executive order issued by the President.

A congressional committee is a small group of Congresspeople that focus on specific areas of legislation and debate the details of bills before potentially recommending them for a full vote by the entire Congress. The incorrect options do not accurately describe the function of a congressional committee.

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7. What is a bill?

Proposed law

A statement for services rendered

A type of bird

A piece of paper money

In political contexts, a bill refers to a proposed law that is presented to a legislative body for consideration and possible enactment.

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In political contexts, a bill refers to a proposed law that is presented to a legislative body for consideration and possible enactment.

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8. What are the two main steps in the impeachment process?

1. President appoints special prosecutor to investigate. 2. Supreme Court reviews the case.

1. Senate Judiciary Committee conducts investigation. 2. House of Representatives approves budget for trial.

1. House votes to impeach (formally accuse person of crime) 2. Senate votes to convict (find person guilty)

1. House Judiciary Committee holds public hearings. 2. President issues official apology.

The impeachment process involves the House of Representatives voting to impeach and accuse the person of a crime, followed by the Senate voting to convict and find the person guilty. The other incorrect answers provided do not accurately reflect the main steps of the impeachment process.

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9. What are Enumerated Powers?

Specifically listed constitutional powers

State government powers

Powers granted by tradition or customs

Powers granted to the President

Enumerated Powers are specific powers listed in the US Constitution that are granted to the federal government. These powers are explicitly stated and limited in scope.

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Enumerated Powers are specific powers listed in the US Constitution that are granted to the federal government. These powers are explicitly stated and limited in scope.

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10. What is Affirmative Action?

Government policy that encourages the hiring of people who historically faced discrimination

Government policy that promotes discrimination against certain groups.

Government policy that favors one race over another in hiring practices.

Government policy that eliminates diversity in the workplace.

Affirmative Action is a government policy aimed at addressing past and present discrimination by encouraging the hiring of individuals from marginalized groups to increase diversity and opportunities in the workplace.

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11. What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) forbid?

Imposes a curfew on disabled individuals.

Requires all businesses to provide free services to disabled individuals.

Provides tax breaks only for businesses that do not hire disabled individuals.

Forbids discrimination against disabled people

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. It ensures equal opportunities for people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

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12. What does Title IX (9) forbid in any educational program?

Forbids gender discrimination in any educational program

Racial discrimination

Age discrimination

Religious discrimination

Title IX specifically forbids gender discrimination in any educational program, ensuring equal treatment regardless of gender.

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Title IX specifically forbids gender discrimination in any educational program, ensuring equal treatment regardless of gender.

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13. What does the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do?

Requires a specific political party affiliation to vote

Limits voting rights for certain demographics

Mandates a minimum age requirement for voting

Forbids states from discriminately preventing citizens from voting - Bans poll taxes & literacy tests

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits states from discriminating against citizens in voting practices, such as implementing poll taxes or literacy tests as requirements to vote. It does not limit voting rights based on demographics, set age requirements, or mandate political party affiliation.

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14. What does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?

Discrimination based on education level

Employers, Schools, Businesses cannot discriminate based on race/gender/religion

Discrimination based on political affiliation

Discrimination based on age

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 specifically prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, and religion in various settings such as employment, education, and businesses.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 specifically prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, and religion in various settings such as employment, education, and businesses.

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15. What is the Maryland General Assembly?

A historic building in Maryland.

A hospital in Maryland.

Maryland's legislature

An annual festival in Maryland.

The Maryland General Assembly refers to the state's legislature, responsible for creating laws and governing the state. It is composed of the Maryland Senate and the Maryland House of Delegates.

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The Maryland General Assembly refers to the state's legislature, responsible for creating laws and governing the state. It is composed of the Maryland Senate and the Maryland House of Delegates.

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