Chapter 5
If you were on a committee for Forestry, you could be an expert in what industry?
wood products
How can Congress encourage spending and business expansion?
reducing taxation and regulation
one reason for increasing staff for the last 30 years
advanced technology
where did Mr. Smith go to High School
Lamar
Who has the most rushing yards in NFL history?
Emmitt Smith
House Rules Committee
After a two year investigation into investment banks' role in the 2008 economic meltdown, Congress did what
Passed major banking reform
administrative assistant who supervises staff and runs a lawmakers office
chief of staff
Where did Mr. Smith go to college
UNT
Who has scored the most goals in NHL history?
Wayne Gretzky
Managing floor debates is one duty of what position?
committee chair
The Supreme Court ruled this Presidential power was unconstitutional because Congress cannot give away its power through legislation.
line-item veto
can effect a member's choice on which committee to serve
constituent
where was Mr. Smith born
Arlington Memorial Hospital
What band/artist has the most number one singles on the Billboard 100 chart?
The Beatles
A member who wants to influence a bill after it has been passed should be apart of what type of committee?
Conference committee
This man stated, "every governmental power must also include the means to carry out that power"
Alexander Hamilton
persuades members of their party to vote a certain way on bills
whip
What is Mr. Smith's favorite two things to collect
books and vinyl records
Who has won the most Oscars?
Walt Disney (22)
The Congressional Impoundment Control Act gave Congress more power of what?
creating the budget
The investigation into this man, led Congress to realize its members had been bribed
Jack Abramoff
closed meeting used by members of a party to make decisions
caucus
Where did Mr. Smith live after graduating college
Charlotte NC
What is the greatest selling video game of all time?
Minecraft