Organization of Congress

What is a private meetings of the Republican and Democratic parties.

• Session

• Caucus

• Whip

When does the Constitution say that the sessions of Congress should begin?

• January 3 @noon of odd-numbered years

• January 1 @noon of odd-numbered years

• January 2 @noon of even-numbered years

• January 3 @noon of even-numbered years

Who is our current President Pro Tempore?

• Mike Pence

• Bob Casey

• Chuck Grassley

• Pat Toomey

Who is the current Speaker of the House

• Michelle Obama

• Nancy Pelosi

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

How many standing committees are there in the House

• 21

• 22

• 20

• 23

A join session is when the two political parties have private meetings.

• True

• False

The first congress was in

• 1789

• 1788

• 1790

• 1787

The Vice President is the president of the Senate.

• True

• False

What is the term that means party floor assistant?

• Caucus

• Chairman

• Speaker

• Whip

How many standing committees are there in the Senate?

• 20

• 22

• 21

• 23