How Congress is Organized

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for Congress to have organized leadership and committees?

• To ensure efficient lawmaking and decision-making

• To allow the President to control Congress

• To make Congress sessions shorter

• To reduce the number of representatives

Open Ended

How has the size and budget of Congress changed from the 1st Congress to the 110th Congress, and what might be some reasons for this growth?

Fill in the Blanks

Who are the leaders of the Senate?

Fill in the Blanks

What is the difference between a select committee and a standing committee?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps are involved in how a bill becomes a law?

• Introduction, Committee, Floor, Conference Committee, Final Approval, Presidential Action

• Introduction, Debate, Presidential Approval, Final Vote

• Committee, Debate, Presidential Veto, Lawmaking

• Introduction, Floor, Presidential Veto, Lawmaking

Open Ended

Do you have any questions or would you like to learn more about how Congress is organized and how a bill becomes a law?