US Gov Chapter 5 Test Review: The Structure of Congress

Which of these statements is true for both the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• Members get allowances to visit their states.

• Members must be at least 30 years old.

• Members represent a particular district.

• Population dictates the number of members.

Which of these is likely to occur during a congressional session?

• Both the House and Senate are adjourned for months in the summer.

• Both the House and the Senate are in operation at the same time.

• Either the House or the Senate works during the end-of-year holidays.

• Neither the House nor the Senate adjourns until all the work is completed.

When a bill comes to a vote on the House floor, you know it has

• achieved a majority of members in support.

• also been considered on the Senate floor.

• been revised through the process of concurrent jurisdiction.

• passed through the House Rules Committee.

The House rule that limits the amount of time a member can speak during a debate is meant to

• allow many bills to be heard.

• encourage polite behavior.

• increase power of the majority party.

• reduce member participation.

Which two individuals share the duty of presiding over the Senate?

• majority leader and majority whip

• majority leader and minority leader

• vice president and majority leader

• vice president and president pro tempore

Which of these Senate procedures requires cooperation between the parties?

• cloture resolution

• filibuster

• placing holds

• unanimous consent

What is most likely to happen to a Senate bill that is opposed by the leadership of the majority party?

• It is likely to be filibustered and then passed through a cloture resolution.

• It is likely to have holds placed on it before it reaches the Senate floor.

• It is likely to reach the Senate floor and be filibustered.

• It is likely to reach the Senate floor and pass.

Counterterrorism and intelligence is most likely a subcommittee of which of these standing committees in the House?

• Foreign Affairs

• Homeland Security

• Oversight and Government Reform

• Transportation and Infrastructure

A Florida House member representing Cape Canaveral and other areas where NASA is active is most likely to request membership on which of these standing committees?

• Agriculture

• Ethics

• Foreign Affairs

• Science, Space, and Technology

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.