House
Senate
Committees
Leadership/Whips
Random
100
How many members are in the House
435
100
How many members are in the Senate?
100
100
What is a standing committee?
They are subject matter committees that handle bills in different policy areas. They are permanent.
100
What is the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)?
A federal agency that provides economic information to Congress.
100
Who are our Congressman? (Pennsylvania's 8th district representative, and Pennsylvania's two senators).
Mike Fitzpatrick Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey
200
How long are their terms?
2 years
200
How long are their terms?
6 years
200
What are the two committees that have members drawn from both the House and the Senate?
Joint committees and conference committees
200
Who is the current speaker of the house?
John Boehner
200
Why won't Pierce let Anthony go to Villanova with him?
Because he's jealous Anthony might steal his girl.
300
How are representatives elected?
They are elected from congressional districts within states
300
How are senators elected?
They are elected by their state as a whole
300
What type of committee would have been used in the Watergate scandal/investigation?
A select committee
300
Who are the majority and minority leaders in the House?
Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell
300
Spell Tyler's last name.
Michniewicz
400
Is the House considered the lower body or the upper body?
The lower body
400
What power does the Senate have that the House doesn't? (Has to do with debate)
Unlimited debate/ability to filibuster
400
What is an appropriations committee?
A committee that controls government spending (the money flowing from the treasury).
400
What is the job of the Whip?
To manage the party's legislative program.
400
Who's the best teacher in the school?
Any answer but Mr. Fisher is correct
500
How many Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in the House?
199 Democrats, 233 Republicans, 0 Independents.
500
How many Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in the Senate?
53 Democrats, 45 Republicans, 2 Independents
500
What committee is the principle source of legislation concerning issues such as taxation, customs duties, and international trade agreements?
Ways and Means Committee
500
Who are the majority and minority whips in the House?
Kevin McCarthy and Steny Hoyer
500
Name an adjective describing Pierce.
Smug