Intro to Congress

What is the term for the law-making branch of the government?

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Bureaucracy

How many representatives make up the House of Representatives?

• 200

• 100

• 435

• 50

How many senators are there in the Senate?

• 100

• 50

• 150

• 200

What is the term for the power explicitly listed in Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution?

• Implied powers

• Enumerated powers

• Reserved powers

• Concurrent powers

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• Minority leader

• Whip

• Majority leader

What is the term for the small groups of representatives who can debate and draft precise legislation?

• Joint committees

• Conference committees

• Select committees

• Standing committees

What is the maximum number of senators required to shut down a filibuster?

• 40

• 75

• 50

• 60

What is the term for spending that is required by law?

• Discretionary spending

• Mandatory spending

• Entitlement spending

• Pork barrel spending

What is the biggest recipient of discretionary spending?

• Medicare

• Social security

• Medicaid

• Federal employees

What is the term for the process of avoiding the possibility of a filibuster in the Senate?

• Unanimous consent

• Cloture rule

• Hold

• Joint committees