The House of Representatives — Quiz

Question 1

Revenue bills can be proposed only by

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the House.

Question 2

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

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435

Question 3

Which statement describes joint committees?

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Once created, they will continue to function unless disbanded by the passage of a law.

Question 4

Why does California have the most seats in the House?

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It is the state with the largest population.

Question 5

Based on its role as outlined in the US Constitution, which function is most commonly carried out by the House of Representatives?

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creating laws

Question 6

A group of people united to promote a cause, such as the members of a party led by the Speaker, is called a

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caucus.

Question 7

What happens first when a bill is introduced in the House?

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The bill is assigned to a committee, who looks into it and recommends changes.

Question 8

What is the proper order for how a bill passes through the House?

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submission, hearing, debate, vote

Question 9

What is the proper order for how a bill passes through the House?

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submission, hearing, debate, vote

Question 10

Which statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives?

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The Senate can oppose its bills.

The House of Representatives — Quiz Answers