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100
Of the 6,000-9,000 bills and resolutions introduced in the House and Senate each session, what percentage of them actually become law?
10%
100
What kind of tax is one that must be paid directly to the government by the person being taxed?
a direct tax
100
Who is the current Speaker of the House and what is his or her party?
Paul Ryan; Republican
200
Where is a bulk of the work of Congress really done? (NOT on the House or Senate Floor)
In the various House or Senate standing committees
200
When the Vice President is not there, who presides over the Senate?
the President Pro Tempore
200
Who is the current House Minority Leader and what is his her her party?
Nancy Pelosi; Democrat
300
Because of the power he or she possesses, who is often considered the most powerful member of Congress?
the Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan
300
What is a closed meeting of the members of each political party called?
a party caucus
300
Who is the current House Majority Leader and what is his or her party?
Kevin McCarthy; Republican
400
Name and describe the "rule" that is usually used to select the leaders of House and Senate committees, the committee "chairs".
The "seniority rule" is used. The senior most member of the committee from the majority party is usually selected to be the committee chair.
400
How many readings does a bill receive in the House of Representatives, and what does the Speaker of the House do with a bill after its first reading?
A bill receives three readings in the House of Representatives. After the first reading, the Speaker of the House refers a bill to the appropriate standing committee.
400
Who is the current Senate Majority Leader and what is his or her party?
Mitch McConnell; Republican
500
Name 4 people or groups who are usually there to listen to the President's annual State of the Union Address?
the Vice President, Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Cabinet, the Supreme Court, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, foreign dignitaries
500
Define "indirect tax" and give an example of an indirect tax.
An indirect tax is a tax first paid by an industry or company, who then passes the expense on to consumers in the form of higher prices. Examples include taxes on alcohol, tobacco products, and gasoline.
500
Who is the current Senate Minority Leader and what is his or her party?
Harry Reid; Democrat