Congress and Committees cc Quiz

Congress and Committees cc Quiz

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Congress and Committees cc Quiz

Congress and Committees cc Quiz

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the standing committees in Congress?

D) 18 in the House and 15 in the Senate

C) 15 in the House and 18 in the Senate

B) 19 in the House and 16 in the Senate

A) 16 in the House and 19 in the Senate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of select committees in Congress?

C) Deal with particular issues beyond the jurisdiction of standing committees

A) Write laws

D) Hold hearings

B) Handle day-to-day business

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of joint committees in Congress?

C) Oversee the Library of Congress

B) Hold hearings

D) Made up of members of both houses

A) Write laws

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used for the power to control which ideas become bills in Congress?

B) Gatekeeping Authority

A) Legislative Authority

D) Proposal Power

C) Oversight Power

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the Congressional Research Service?

D) Develop legislative strategies

A) Assess the costs and impact of legislation

B) Investigate the finances and administration of government offices

C) Perform unbiased factual research for Congresspeople

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who increased the power of the Speaker and changed the seniority rules in appointing chairs of committees in 1994?

D) George W. Bush

C) Joe Biden

B) Newt Gingrich

A) Nancy Pelosi

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of caucuses in Congress?

A) Write laws

B) Coordinate legislative efforts

D) Develop expertise on certain topics

C) Hold hearings

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