Congress
Congress’ power to declare war is considered a(n)
a. enumerated power
b. reserved power
c. implied power
d. concurrent power
a. enumerated power
What is the primary role of the President of the Senate?
a. Preside over daily matters in the Senate
b. Determine committee assignments
c. Break ties in the Senate
d. Assign bills to committees
c. Break ties in the Senate
Despite criticism from her district, a representative decides to vote for an education bill that will alter standardized testing practices nationwide. She believes this will benefit all students in the long run. This representative is voting as a
a. trustee
b. delegate
c. politico
d. partisan
a. trustee
This is the minimum age requirement to serve in the House of Representatives.
25 years old
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Which of the following powers are shared by both the House of Representatives and the Senate?
a. Holding trials of impeachment
b. Proposing constitutional amendments
c. Approving treaties
d. Holding confirmation hearings
b. Proposing constitutional amendments
The Senate majority leader wants to ensure a successful vote on an upcoming health care bill. Who would he or she turn to in order to ensure that happens?
a. Minority Leader
b. Speaker of the House
c. Majority Whip
d. Minority Whip
c. Majority Whip
All of the following are powers of the Speaker of the House EXCEPT
a. determining the committee assignment of bills.
b. recognizing members to speak on the floor.
c. appointing all majority whips and floor leaders.
d. putting motions to a vote.
c. appointing all majority whips and floor leaders.
A person must have been a U.S. citizen for this many years to serve in the Senate.
9 years
What is the name of the line of latitude at 23.5° north?
The Tropic of Cancer
Which of the following enumerated powers would permit Congress to issue an economic sanction against another country as a consequence for their actions towards the United States?
a. The power to set weights and measures
b. The power to maintain an army and navy
c. The power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce
d. The power to set immigration policies
c. The power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce
In which of the following situations would a unanimous consent agreement most likely be utilized?
a. The Senate wishes speed up the passage of a comprehensive health care bill.
b. The Senate wishes to confirm the new chairmen of the Federal Reserve.
c. The Senate wishes to set a time limit on debate for a particular bill.
d. The Senate wishes to investigate a bureaucratic agency.
c. The Senate wishes to set a time limit on debate for a particular bill.
Regarding the election of members of the House of Representatives, which of the following factors has proven to be most important?
a. party affiliation
b. PAC contributions
c. prior professional experience
d. incumbency
d. incumbency
Members of the House of Representatives must live in this place at the time of their election.
the state they represent
Which treaty ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
The House and Senate have passed two different versions of a budget bill and are at a temporary standstill. Which type of committee will they most likely form to move forward with the bill?
a. Standing Committee
b. Select Committee
c. Rules Committee
d. Conference Committee
d. Conference Committee
The Supreme Court has made a number of decisions that the Senate majority disapproves of. Which of the following is a legitimate action the Senate can take to limit the power of the Supreme Court?
a. Replace a member of the Court with a justice with whom they support.
b. Declare a term limit for the justices.
c. Pass legislation to limit the impact of the rulings in which they disagree.
d. Refuse to ratify an upcoming treaty until the President agrees to replace the Chief Justice.
c. Pass legislation to limit the impact of the rulings in which they disagree.
A majority of the House has just voted to force a bill out of committee and onto the floor for consideration. What device have they just utilized?
a. Simple resolution
b. Unanimous consent agreement
c. Discharge petition
d. Pork barrel legislation
c. Discharge petition
Compared to members of the House, Senators must meet this higher minimum age requirement.
30 years old
What country invented the sport of rugby?
England
Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates an example of a congressional member supporting pork barrel legislation?
a. A member of the House Small Business committee marks up a bill to add a tax cut for small businesses.
b. A representative from an agricultural district in Nebraska votes against farm subsidies.
c. A senator agrees to back a proposal to fund college scholarships as long as money is also given to help K-12 public schools.
d. A representative proposes an amendment to a transportation bill to redirect funding to a new highway construction project in his state.
d. A representative proposes an amendment to a transportation bill to redirect funding to a new highway construction project in his state.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of logrolling?
a. Senator Reynolds agrees to vote with his party on an upcoming immigration bill.
b. Senator Reynolds agrees to support Senator Shepherd’s tax reform bill if Senator Shepherd agrees to back Reynolds’ education initiative.
c. As committee chairman, Senator Reynolds decides to fast track the committee’s consideration of a bill from his party.
d. Senator Reynolds decides to lead a filibuster to halt the progress of a bill he disagrees with.
b. Senator Reynolds agrees to support Senator Shepherd’s tax reform bill if Senator Shepherd agrees to back Reynolds’ education initiative.
The majority party in the House of Representatives holds all of the following advantages EXCEPT
a. choosing the Speaker of the House
b. controlling the legislative agenda
c. holding committee chair positions
d. the ability to stall or block presidential nominations
d. the ability to stall or block presidential nominations
This chamber of Congress has a longer citizenship requirement, reflecting the Founders’ intention for it to be more deliberative and stable.
the Senate
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
The stapes (in the ear)