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In saying "The power of the speaker of the House is the power of scheduling." Tip O'Neill was referring chiefly to the speaker's power to do which of the following?
In saying "The power of the speaker of the House is the power of scheduling." Tip O'Neill was referring chiefly to the speaker's power to do which of the following?
- control the meeting dates of committees
- decide which bills will be debated and when (correct)
- choose the hour of breaks and meals
- determine the timing of national elections
What does a committee or subcommittee do during markup?
What does a committee or subcommittee do during markup?
- take an initial informal vote before debate
- call outside experts to testify
- determine the final language of a bill (correct)
- place a bill on the calendar for discussion
Which of these groups handles most of the detailed work of lawmaking in Congress?
Which of these groups handles most of the detailed work of lawmaking in Congress?
- Joint committees
- Standing committees (correct)
- Select committees
- Conference committees
A conference committee is made up of members from both the
A conference committee is made up of members from both the
Which of these powers belongs only to the Senate?
Which of these powers belongs only to the Senate?
What do the powers of oversight, confirmation, impeachment, ratification, override, and amendment have in common?
What do the powers of oversight, confirmation, impeachment, ratification, override, and amendment have in common?
Flashcards
Speaker of the House Scheduling Power
Speaker of the House Scheduling Power
The Speaker of the House controls which bills are debated and when.
Markup in Lawmaking
Markup in Lawmaking
During markup, a committee or subcommittee finalizes the language (words) of a bill.
Standing Committees in Congress
Standing Committees in Congress
Standing committees handle the most detailed work of lawmaking in Congress.
What is a Conference Committee?
What is a Conference Committee?
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Senate's Power to Ratify Treaties
Senate's Power to Ratify Treaties
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How Congress Checks Other Branches
How Congress Checks Other Branches
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Study Notes
Speaker of the House's Power
- The speaker's power relates to scheduling, including determining debate times and when bills will be discussed
Committee Markup Procedure
- Committees finalize the language of a bill
- During markup, experts may testify
- The bill is placed on a calendar for discussion prior to debate
Lawmaking in Congress
- Standing committees conduct most of the detailed lawmaking work
Conference Committees
- Composed of members from both the House and Senate
- Not formed from majority or minority parties, political caucuses or executive branches
Senate Exclusive Powers
- Power to ratify treaties
Congressional Powers
- Oversight, confirmation, impeachment, ratification, override, amendment powers all are part of the system of checks and balances within Congress.
- These powers help Congress limit the power of other branches and promote cooperation between them.
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Explore the various powers held by Congress, including the Speaker of the House's influence over scheduling, committee procedures, and exclusive Senate powers. This quiz dives into how these elements interact to create a system of checks and balances within the legislative branch.
