Congressional Membership

Multiple Choice

What provides checks and balances within Congress?

• caseworker

• select committee

• a bicameral legislation

• filibuster

Multiple Choice

The U.S. House of Representatives, as part of a constitutional republic, requires which of the following?

• debate with all members allowed to participate

• hearings for all bills by a committee of the whole

• majority rule with little minority input

• public records of all caucus meetings

Multiple Choice

Why might a seat in the Senate be more attractive to a candidate than a seat in the House?

• Senators are paid more than House members.

• Senators do not have to run for office as often.

• Senators receive more benefits than House members.

• The Senate spends less time in session than the House.