Schelbert-Congress Quiz

Which is the more prestigious and powerful legislative body?

• House

• Senate

What is the main purpose of committees?

• To organize events

• To make decisions

• To conduct research

• To provide entertainment

Which of the following is a power committees have?

• Conduct hearings

• Pass laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

Political Action Committees (PAC) are known for:

• Raising and spending money to elect or defeat political candidates

• Organizing public protests

• Drafting legislation

• Conducting opinion polls

What is the Vice-President’s role in the Senate?

• The Vice-President presides over the Senate and casts tie-breaking votes.

• The Vice-President leads the House of Representatives.

• The Vice-President oversees the Supreme Court.

• The Vice-President manages the federal budget.

Name the U.S. House Representative who represents the Graham or Spanaway area.

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

• Nationwide collection of demographic data

• Group/organization that influences lawmakers and contributes to election campaigns

• Voting with and aligning with your party (allegiance)

• Stall tactic used in Senate to defeat majority party bills

• People represented by a lawmaker

Match the term "constituents" with its correct definition.

• Nationwide collection of demographic data

• Group/organization that influences lawmakers and contributes to election campaigns

• Voting with and aligning with your party (allegiance)

• Stall tactic used in Senate to defeat majority party bills

• People represented by a lawmaker

Match the term "filibuster" with its correct definition.

• Nationwide collection of demographic data

• Group/organization that influences lawmakers and contributes to election campaigns

• Voting with and aligning with your party (allegiance)

• Stall tactic used in Senate to defeat majority party bills

• People represented by a lawmaker

Match the term "census" with its correct definition.

• Nationwide collection of demographic data

• Group/organization that influences lawmakers and contributes to election campaigns

• Voting with and aligning with your party (allegiance)

• Stall tactic used in Senate to defeat majority party bills

• People represented by a lawmaker