Chapter 5: The Structure of Congress Review

Which of the following provides checks and balances within Congress?

• bicameral legislature

• president pro tempore

• Congress

• CBO

• gerrymandering

Who fills the leadership role in the Senate if the vice president is unavailable?

• bicameral legislature

• president pro tempore

• Congress

• CBO

• gerrymandering

Which branch of government was given the most power by the Founding Fathers?

• bicameral legislature

• president pro tempore

• Congress

• CBO

• gerrymandering

Which agency projects the costs of proposed programs?

• bicameral legislature

• president pro tempore

• Congress

• CBO

• gerrymandering

What is the drawing of district boundaries to benefit a party called?

• bicameral legislature

• president pro tempore

• Congress

• CBO

• gerrymandering

What action can be taken to prevent a Senate bill from a final vote?

• filibuster

• select committee

• caseworker

• committee chair

• House Rules Committee

Which of the following is a temporary committee to investigate an issue?

• filibuster

• select committee

• caseworker

• committee chair

• House Rules Committee

This person in a staff would handle growing constituent requests as part of their duties.

• filibuster

• select committee

• caseworker

• committee chair

• House Rules Committee

These people hold tremendous power because they decide who will testify about bills.

• filibuster

• select committee

• caseworker

• committee chair

• House Rules Committee

This group can stop a House bill from reaching a floor vote.

• filibuster

• select committee

• caseworker

• committee chair

• House Rules Committee