Congress and Legislative Procedures Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the term length for a senator?

2 years
4 years
8 years
6 years (correct)

Which committee is primarily responsible for legislative oversight and has permanent status?

Advisory Committee
Joint Committee
Select Committee
Standing Committee (correct)

The House of Representatives has 100 members.

False (B)

Joint Committees include only members from the House of Representatives.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What amendment changed the way senators are elected?

17th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Senators must be at least _____ years old to be eligible for election.

30 Signup and view all the answers

Name one example of a Select Committee.

A committee that focuses on public attention issues or conducts investigations. Signup and view all the answers

Congress possesses _____ power, which allows it to oversee executive branch actions.

implied Signup and view all the answers

Match the following powers of Congress with their descriptions:

Expressed Powers = Powers written in the Constitution Implied Powers = Powers necessary to carry out expressed powers Necessary & Proper Clause = Allows Congress to use implied powers Enumerated Powers = Another term for expressed powers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following committees with their functions:

Standing Committee = Permanent legislative bodies with oversight responsibilities Select Committee = Conduct investigations on specific issues Joint Committee = Members from both houses working together Congressional Oversight = Reviews executive branch actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of pork-barrel spending?

To address local issues and jobs (B) Signup and view all the answers

Log rolling refers to a practice where legislators trade votes to gain support for each other's proposals.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a government official currently holding an office?

Incumbent Signup and view all the answers

The Bridge of Nowhere was a $___ million project in Alaska.

223 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following projects with their descriptions:

The Bridge of Nowhere = A $223 million bridge to an island with a population of 50 Turthe Tunnel = A $3.4 million tunnel for wildlife crossing Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for managing the legislative agenda in the House of Representatives?

House Majority Leader (B) Signup and view all the answers

The President of the Senate has the authority to lead debates on the floor.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who holds the position of Speaker of the House?

The highest leadership position in the House of Representatives Signup and view all the answers

The ______ serves as the presiding officer of the Senate in the absence of the Vice President.

President Pro Tempore Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership position in the Senate assists the Senate Majority Leader?

Senate Majority Whip (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following leadership roles with their corresponding descriptions:

Speaker of the House = Highest leader in the House President of the Senate = Formal presiding officer, limited role Senate Majority Leader = Leader of the majority party in the Senate House Minority Whip = Assists the Minority Leader in the House Signup and view all the answers

The House Majority Whip and Senate Majority Whip both have identical roles.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the House Minority Leader play?

Leader of the minority party in the House of Representatives Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Standing Committees

Permanent legislative groups in Congress, established by rules or resolutions. They focus on specific policy areas, handle most legislative work, and oversee relevant government agencies.

Select Committees

Temporary committees formed to address specific issues or concerns. These committees can investigate matters, conduct studies, or make recommendations.

Joint Committees

Committees composed of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, focusing on areas requiring collaboration between the houses. Examples include printing, taxes, and library.

Congressional Oversight

The power of Congress to watch over the Executive Branch, ensuring it is carrying out laws effectively and responsibly.