Unit 2 Review

In order for a bill to reach the Senate floor, it must have

• strong public backing.

• unanimous consent of all Senators.

• the president's approval.

• the Speaker's approval.

Prior to Amendment 17, the ______ was elected by state legislatures.

• Senate

• House

• Supreme Court

• President

Which institution has the power to impeach the president?

• The Supreme Court

• The cabinet

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

The only person who can break ties in the Senate is

• President Pro-Tempore

• Vice-President

• Majority Leader

• Majority Whip

Senate terms last ______ years.

• two

• four

• six

• eight

A ______ committee is a permanent committee in Congress.

• Select

• Standing

• Social

• Conference

For a bill to reach the Senate floor it must have

• strong public backing.

• the president's approval.

• unanimous consent of all Senators.

• the Speaker's approval.

The filibuster is a power unique to the

• House

• Senate

• Presidency

• Supreme Court

The Speaker of the House

• settles all debates

• control which issues reach the floor for a vote

• compromises on key issues

• makes sure all proposed legislation goes to the president

All budget bills must begin in the

• Conference committee

• House

• Senate

• House or Senate