US Government Chapter 7 Congress at Work

Which type of bill deals with individual people or places?

• amendment

• joint resolution

• private bill

• public bill

Committees hold hearings related to the bills they are considering in order to

• express their opinions about the bill.

• gather information and help them make informed decisions.

• get the opinions of their constituents about the bill.

• help resolutions get passed.

In a debate of a bill on the House floor, what does an open rule allow to happen?

• House members may offer amendments.

• The debate may be televised.

• Members of the executive branch may participate.

• Outside experts on the subject may be invited to participate.

During the budget process, the House of Representatives

• proposes amendments to the bills.

• starts and presents the bills.

• vetoes the bills.

• works directly with the president.

Which of the following is an example of an entitlement?

• authorization bills

• earmarks

• federal taxes

• social security payments

Political fund-raising organizations established corporations, labor unions, and other special interest groups are called

• charitable committees.

• committee experts.

• nonprofit organizations.

• political action committees.

A constituent can keep up-to-date with his or her Congress member's vote history by

• being present for every vote.

• calling the White House.

• proposing bills the Congress member will approve.

• researching it on the Internet.

How can other party members influence a member of Congress?

• They may give advice about how to vote on a bill.

• They may meet with the Congress member's constituents about a topic.

• They may provide tax breaks if the Congress member votes in a certain way.

• They may take the Congress member's place and cast a vote for him or her.

Who do lobbyists represent?

• special interest groups

• the House of Representatives

• the president

• the Senate

Pork-barrel legislation is often criticized because it

• caters to a single districts or areas instead of the good of the country.

• does not often get enough votes from the Senate.

• is usually vetoed by the president.

• usually does not allocate enough money to projects to be effective or successful.