Govt/Civics: Unit 5 (U.S. Congress)

In the Vice President's absence, the presiding officer of the Senate is the_________.

• Senate President Pro Tempore

• President of the United States

• Speaker of the House

• Assistant Vice President

All Majority floor leaders (Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader) hold considerable power due mainly to the fact that the majority party has more seats than the other party has.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which House of Congress has the power to convict officials?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Which House of Congress has the power to impeach officials?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

Where can bills can be introduced (initiated) from?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Either House

• Neither. The President introduces all bills.

Who determines Congressional salaries?

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• The States

• The Constitution

Which House has the power to approve treaties?

• Senate

• House of Represenatives

Which House(s) of Congress holds investigative power?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Both Houses of Congress

• Neither

As per the U.S. Constitution, all bills that raise money must originate in the______.

• House of Representatives

• Senate

How often do Representatives in the House of Representatives face re-election?

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years