Chapter 12 The Congress in Action

What happens to most bills?

• They die in committee 
• The die on the floor of Congress
• The are vetoed by the President
• They die before reaching a committee

Who is the President of the Senate?

• The President of the United States
• The Speaker
• The Vice President of the United States
• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Which chamber uses the filibuster?

• The House
• The Senate
• The Supreme Court
• Both the House and the Senate

The main reason that Congress creates committees is to

• divide the workload
• introduce new bills
• educate new members
• none of the above

Which of the following is a presiding officer?

• Speaker of the House
• President Pro Tempore
• President of the Senate
• All of  the above

Committee chairpersons are usually chosen

• by the presiding officers only
• by the whips
• on the basis of seniority
• on the basis of ability

A bill can die in (select the BEST answer) 

• the rules committee
• the armed services committee
• the judiciary committee
• any committee

Which political party currently holds the majority of seats in the United States House of Representatives?

• Republican Party
• Socialist Party
• Democrat Party
• Labor Party

What is a piece of legislation called before it actually becomes a law?

• An Great Idea!
• Constituent Service
• A Proposal
• A Bill

Who limits debate time in the Senate?

• no one - it is unlimited
• Vice President
• President Pro Tem
• Majority Leader