Congressional Committees and Bias
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Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

  • Executive branch
  • Legislative branch (correct)
  • Judicial branch
  • All of the above

    • What are the two types of powers given to the legislative branch by the Constitution?

  • Delegated and reserved powers
  • Enumerated and implied powers (correct)
  • Enumerated and reserved powers
  • Expressed and enumerated powers

    • How many expressed powers does the legislative branch have?

  • 20
  • 15
  • 10
  • 27 (correct)

    • What is the 'Necessary and Proper' Clause also known as?

    <p>Elastic Clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Congress create a national bank?

    <p>It was necessary for their power to carry out its expressed powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the two-body structure of Congress?

    <p>Bicameral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many members are there in the Senate?

    <p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate regarding its representation?

    <p>The House represents the entire state, while the Senate represents specific districts within a state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for taking charge of the minority party's plan?

    <p>The minority leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of party whips in Congress?

    <p>To assist the majority and minority leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many standing committees does the Senate have?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to most bills that reach committee?

    <p>They do not make it to the floor for a vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one standard of journalism that reporters use to limit bias?

    <p>Including multiple perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a filibuster?

    <p>A delay tactic used by senators to prevent action on bills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one concern raised by advocates about work requirements for food stamp recipients?

    <p>Persistent barriers to employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do journalists strive to be objective in their reporting?

    <p>To provide accurate and truthful information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government has the job of electing the president in the event of an Electoral College tie?

    <p>Legislative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of committees in Congress?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do most bills never make it out of committee and back to the floor for a full vote?

    <p>Lack of time for debate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a 'rule' in the House of Representatives?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way to keep up with what Congress is doing?

    <p>Proposing an idea for a bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements to campaign for the House of Representatives?

    <p>At least 25 years old, a resident in the state you'll represent, and a citizen of the United States for at least seven years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives?

    <p>The Speaker of the House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Senate majority leader?

    <p>To serve as the main captain of the Senate and decide which bills to debate and vote on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens once a senator starts a filibuster in the Senate?

    <p>They can talk for as long as they want without interruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of a filibuster in the Senate?

    <p>To cause such a delay that other senators give in and amend or kill the bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cannot stop a filibuster in the Senate?

    <p>The bill being amended or killed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the restrictions placed on a senator during a filibuster?

    <p>They are not allowed to sit, eat, or leave the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

    <p>Legislative branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of committees in Congress?

    <p>To review and amend bills before they are voted on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of powers given to the legislative branch by the Constitution?

    <p>Expressed and implied powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Necessary and Proper' Clause also known as?

    <p>The Elastic Clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government has the power to create a national bank?

    <p>Legislative branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the bicameral structure of Congress?

    <p>To protect states' rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the House of Representatives?

    <p>To create laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of committees in Congress?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government has the power to approve or veto a bill?

    <p>Executive branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of bills introduced in Congress become laws?

    <p>Less than 4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of legislators needed to pass a bill in the House of Representatives?

    <p>218</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a filibuster in the Senate?

    <p>To delay or prevent a bill from being voted on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which party is responsible for selecting the president pro tempore in Congress?

    <p>The majority party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the minority leader in Congress?

    <p>To take charge of the minority party's plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of party whips in Congress?

    <p>To make sure party members are present for votes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to most bills that reach committee in Congress?

    <p>They never make it to the floor for a vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Speaker of the House in Congress?

    <p>Leading the whole House and having a say in everything that happens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the Senate majority leader?

    <p>Deciding which bills the whole Senate will debate and vote on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the House majority leader in Congress?

    <p>Organizing plans to advance their party's goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the vice president and the president pro tempore in the Senate?

    <p>The vice president leads the Senate, while the president pro tempore fills in when the VP isn't available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government can filibuster a measure if they don't have enough support to win a vote against it?

    <p>Legislative branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a filibuster in the Senate?

    <p>To delay the passage of a bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens once a senator starts a filibuster in the Senate?

    <p>The senator can talk for as long as they want</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can stop a filibuster in the Senate?

    <p>A majority vote by the senators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the restrictions placed on a senator during a filibuster?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

    <p>Legislative branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

    <p>Legislative branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one concern raised by advocates about work requirements for food stamp recipients?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many standing committees does the Senate have?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of bills introduced in Congress become laws?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of fair and balanced reporting?

    <p>Presenting multiple perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one concern raised by advocates about work requirements for food stamp recipients?

    <p>Persistent barriers to employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a filibuster in the Senate?

    <p>To delay Senate action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for taking charge of the minority party's plan?

    <p>The Senate minority leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Legislative Branch

    • The legislative branch is responsible for creating laws.
    • It has two types of powers given by the Constitution: expressed powers and implied powers.
    • The legislative branch has 18 expressed powers.
    • The 'Necessary and Proper' Clause is also known as the Elastic Clause.

    Congressional Structure

    • The term used to describe the two-body structure of Congress is bicameral.
    • There are 100 members in the Senate.
    • The main difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate is that the House represents the people based on population, while the Senate represents the states equally.
    • The party leader is responsible for taking charge of the minority party's plan.

    Congressional Roles

    • Party whips are responsible for counting votes and persuading members to vote along party lines.
    • The Senate has 20 standing committees.
    • Most bills that reach committee do not make it out of committee and back to the floor for a full vote.
    • The purpose of a 'rule' in the House of Representatives is to set the terms for debate and voting on a bill.

    Filibuster

    • A filibuster is a prolonged speech or debate in the Senate to delay or block a vote on a bill.
    • The goal of a filibuster is to delay or block a vote on a bill.
    • Once a senator starts a filibuster, they can continue to speak for as long as they wish.
    • The restrictions placed on a senator during a filibuster include staying on topic and not leaving the Senate floor.

    Congressional Powers

    • The legislative branch has the power to create a national bank.
    • The purpose of the bicameral structure of Congress is to provide a balance of power between the two chambers.
    • The House of Representatives has the main responsibility of representing the people based on population.
    • The Senate has the power to approve or veto a bill.

    Congressional Process

    • Only a small percentage of bills introduced in Congress become laws.
    • The minimum number of legislators needed to pass a bill in the House of Representatives is 218.
    • The role of the Speaker of the House is to preside over the House of Representatives and set the legislative agenda.
    • The role of the Senate majority leader is to lead the majority party in the Senate and set the legislative agenda.
    • The role of the House majority leader is to assist the Speaker of the House and set the legislative agenda.

    Other

    • The vice president is the president of the Senate, but the president pro tempore is the second-highest-ranking official in the Senate.
    • Either party can filibuster a measure if they don't have enough support to win a vote against it.
    • A filibuster can be stopped by a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate.
    • Fair and balanced reporting is a characteristic of journalism that strives to limit bias.

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