Exit Ticket 4.4-4.6

Exit Ticket 4.4-4.6

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12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What party currently holds all the committee chairman positions in the House? Options: Republicans, Democrats, a mixture of Democrats and Republicans

Back

Republicans

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important that party whips serve as a liaison between the party's leadership and rank-and-file members?

Back

because the whips tell the leadership the number of votes that can be counted on

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important that Congress have standing committees?

Back

so that members become knowledgeable on a particular topic.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is the president of the Senate less powerful than the Speaker of the House of Representatives?

Back

The President of the Senate is not elected by the Senate and is not a member of that body.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The role of standing committees in Congress cannot be underestimated because

Back

the fate of most bills is decided in committee.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What important role does the House Committee on Rules play in the House of Representatives?

Back

It serves as a gatekeeper, deciding which bills will go to the floor of the House.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means opposes a bill to increase the federal tax on gasoline, what can this representative do to stall the bill when it comes before the committee?

Back

refuse to report the bill, effectively pigeonholing the bill.

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