Senate/House of Representatives
Basic Terms
Money
Committees
Miscellaneous
100
How many members are in the Senate? House?
100, 435
100
What is a term?
How long a person is in office
100
What is the difference between a direct and indirect tax?
What is the difference between a direct and indirect tax? A direct tax is paid directly to the government by the person on whom it is imposed. An indirect tax is paid by one person but then passed onto another.
100
What is the difference between a select committee and a standing committee?
A select committee is specific and for a limited time while a standing committee is permanent and similar bill are sent.
100
How many steps are there for a bill to become a law?
7
200
What is minimum age requirement for the Senate? House?
30 or older, 25 or older
200
What is partisan?
When a lawmaker owes his first allegiance to his political party and votes according the party line, or something similar
200
What is deficit spending?
Spending more than you take in, borrowing money to make up the difference
200
Which members of Congress are part of a joint committee?
members of BOTH houses (Senate/House)
200
What is word that is the "majority of the full membership?"
quorum
300
Which part of Congress looks at the "big picture" instead of focusing "locally" about problems?
Senate
300
What is gerrymandering?
Changing districts for personal gain
300
What is public debt?
All the money borrowed by the government over the years ant not yet repaid, plus the accumulated interest on that money
300
Which committee is created to iron out differences in a bill and produce a compromise bill that both houses will accept?
Conference
300
Which of the following is NOT a method for taking floor votes? A. Voice B. Roll-Call C. Teller D. Filibuster
Filibuster
400
How many years is a term for the Senate? House?
6 years, 2 years
400
What is another name for the "Necessary and Proper Clause"?
Elastic Clause
400
What is commerce power?
The power of Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade
400
Why is a provision that is not likely to pass on its own merit so it is attached to an important measure certain to pass?
rider
400
What is the final step for a bill to become a law?
It is engrossed.
500
What is one example of how the Senate is more flexible than the House?
filibuster
500
What is franking privilege?
A perk of being in Congress that allows them to mail letters postage free
500
What is bankruptcy and what role does the government play with bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is the legal proceeding in which the bankrupt's assets are distributed among those whom a debt is owed. The States and National Government have concurrent (shared) power to regulate bankruptcy What is bankruptcy and what role does the government play with bankruptcy?
500
What petition enables members to force a bill that has remained in committee 30 days onto the floor for consideration?
Discharge petition
500
What is Cristina Dypiangco's middle name?
Marie
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