Congress Quiz

What is the primary role of a member of Congress?

• Enforcing the law

• Making and passing laws

• Administering the executive branch

• Judging legal cases

How often are members of the House of Representatives elected?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 8 years

What is the term for the salary paid to members of Congress?

• Stipend

• Honorarium

• Salary

• Allowance

When a Congressperson cast their votes based on conscience and independent judgement. They are know as a?

• Delegate

• Trustee

• Partisans

• Politico

What is a bill that applies to only one specific area or locality called?

• National bill

• Local bill

• Private bill

• Public bill

When a congressperson votes with their party then are known as?

• delegate

• trustee

• Politico

• Partisan

Which type of congressional committee is responsible for reconciling the differences between House and Senate versions of a bill?

• Standing committee

• Select committee

• Conference committee

• Subcommittee

What type of congressional committee is usually temporary and formed for a specific purpose, such as investigating a particular issue?

• Standing committee

• Select committee

• Conference committee

• Joint committee

Who has the power to introduce a bill in Congress?

• Only the President

• Only Senators

• Only Representatives

• Both Senators and Representatives

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old