12. What is the term for the illegal redrawing of district lines in favor of candidates? a. Gerrymandering
b. Reapportionment
c. Redistricting
d. Census
13. What is the term for the reelection system in the senate where only one-third of the senators every two
years?
a. Continuous body
b. General
c. Primary
d. Runoff
14. How many terms can the members of Congress have?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. No limitations
15. When do the sessions for Congress begin?
a. January 3rd
b. January 21st
c. November 3rd
d. November 21st
Powers of Congress
16. Which house of Congress do revenue bills start?
a. House of Representatives
b. Senate
c. President
d. Supreme Court
17. Which house of Congress chooses the President and Vice President if there is no majority in the
Electoral College?
a. House of Representatives
b. Senate
c. President
d. Supreme Court
18. Which house of Congress confirms or rejects presidential appointments?
a. House of Representatives
b. Senate
c. President
d. Supreme Court
19. Which house of Congress ratifies treaties?
a. House of Representatives
b. Senate
c. President
d. Supreme Court
20. What is the term for the right to appear before a judge after arrest?
a. Habeas corpus
b. Bill of attainder
c. Ex post facto
d. Right to Trial
21. What is the term for being found guilty without a trial?
a. Habeas corpus
b. Bill of attainder
c. Ex post facto
d. Due Process
22. What is the term for being arrested for doing something that was legal when you did it?
a. Habeas corpus
b. Bill of attainder
c. Ex post facto
d. Due Process