Helpppp is for my quiz
Which of these is the best definition of constituents?
A donors who contribute cash or services to an electoral campaign
B. residents of an electoral district represented by an elected official
C. citizens nationwide who benefit from an elected officials programs
D. voters in an elected official's home state who belong to the same party
Where do most members of Congress begin their political careers?
A. as lobbyists
B. in the military
C. in local politics
D. as staff assistants
What determines the number of seats in the Senate?
A. The Constitution specifies the exact number of seats
B. The number of seats depends on the number of states.
C. Congress fixed the maximum number of seats in 1911.
D. The number of seats depends on each state's population.
A conference committee is made up of members from both the
A. House and Senate.
B. majority and minority parties.
C. legislative and executive branches.
D. Republican and Democratic caucuses.
Which of these powers belongs only to the Senate?
A. the power to conduct hearings
B. the power to impeach officials
C. the power to initiate tax bills
D. the power to ratify treaties
In their oath of office, lawmakers swear to support and defend
A. their party.
B. the Congress.
C. the Constitution.
D. their constituents.
Before a bill can be sent to the president, both chambers of Congress must vote to
A. approve the same version.
B. restore the original language.
C. have a supermajority in favor.
D. authorize the president to change it.
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
A. Congress must wait until after the next election to reconsider the bill.
B. Congress must agree to amend the bill to meet the president's objections.
C. Congress must approve the bill again by a majority vote in both chambers.
D. Congress must approve the bill again by a two-thirds vote in both chambers.
Which of these is not a qualification for seeking the presidency?
A. college graduate
B. natural-born citizen
C. at least 35 years old
D. lived in United States at least 14 years