Congress Test

Which of the following is NOT true of the US Senate? 

• They serve 2 years

• They approve Presidential treaties

• They are the jury of impeachment trials

• There are 100 senators

Which type of legislation MUST start in the House of Representatives? 

• Treaties

• Revenue raising like taxes

• Approving presidential appointments

• Creating post offices

In order to prevent a bill passed by Congress from becoming law, the President may

• Veto the bill

• Sign the bill

• Cry

• Fire all senators

What is the role of conference committees in passing legislation? 

• To monitor major issues of government

• To make sure that the President is doing his job

• Making sure the House version of a bill and a Senate bill are the same

• To approve Supreme Court nominations

The 17th Amendment supports which constitutional principal?

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Judicial review

• Separation of powers

What is one difference between the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority leader?

• The Speaker of the House cannot assign committee positions

• The Speaker can end filibusters

• The Speaker can set limits on debate time, the Senate Majority leader cannot

• The Senate majority leader decides when impeachment happens

What is the purpose of the filibuster in the Senate? 

• To stop a Presidents executive order

• To interfere with House legislation

• To create a new post office in their state

• To delay a bill a single senator opposes

Which type of Congressional Committees are permanent?

• Select Committees

• Standing committees

• Conference committees

• Impeachment Committees

Who can introduce legislation?

• Any member of the House and Senate

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

Which of the following is NOT a unique power of the Senate? 

• Approving Supreme Court justices

• Impeaching, but not removing the president

• Approving Presidential cabinet positions

• Voting on treaties with foreign countries