Legislative Branch 2

What word describes the add on to a bill that secures 'pork' for a Member of Congress?

(a)  

Which important committee works with the Speaker of the House to determine the business of the House of Representatives?

(a)  

Which of these terms best describes the Speaker's role in the House of Representatives?

• Chairperson

• Debate Moderator

• Minority Leader

• Presiding Officer

Which of these Presidents was impeached?

• Clinton

• Andrew Johnson

• Trump

• All of the above

Which tool of the House Rules Committee allows them to limit the amount of amendments in order to speed up the passage of a Bill?

• Closed Rule

• Open Rule

• Special Rule

• I don't know yet

What are the main functions of a Senate congressional committee.

• Legislate

• Oversight

• Confirm Appointments

• All of the above

Which Senate committee refused to hold hearings on the confirmation of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court?

(a)  

Which committee grilled Hillary Clinton on her role in the Benghazi killings?

• House Select Committee on Benghazi

• Senate Foreign Relations Committee

• Joint Committee on Benghazi

• I don't know yet

Which group consistently spends the most on lobbying in the US?

(a)  

Which environmental lobby group produces a 'Dirty Dozen' list before elections in order to try and persuade voters?

• Sierra Club

• Greenpeace

• League Of Conservation Voters

• I don't know yet