Congressional Committees iCivics Quiz

What is the main purpose of congressional committees?

• To pass all proposed bills immediately

• To streamline the work of Congress

• To eliminate the need for voting

• To increase the number of representatives

What are standing committees?

• Temporary committees for special tasks

• Permanent committees established by chamber rules

• Committees that only meet during emergencies

• Committees that focus on international relations

What happens to most bills in the committee process?

• They are immediately passed

• They are revised and approved

• They "die" and never make it to the floor for a vote

• They are sent directly to the President

Why might a senator or representative want to serve on a particular committee?

• To avoid re-election

• To influence which bills become law

• To reduce their workload

• To avoid public appearances

What is bias in the context of journalism?

• Favoring or supporting one thing over another

• Reporting all sides of a story equally

• Avoiding any personal opinions in reporting

• Ensuring all news is positive

What is a sign that a news article might be biased?

• It includes multiple perspectives

• It presents one side in a negative light

• It avoids controversial topics

• It uses neutral language

What is one method journalists use to minimize bias?

• Ignoring opposing viewpoints

• Reporting from a single perspective

• Including a variety of perspectives

• Avoiding complex topics

According to the text, what is the role of journalists in reporting?

• To manipulate readers with hidden views

• To provide accurate and truthful information

• To entertain the audience

• To promote personal opinions

What was the topic of the article mentioned from the Chicago Tribune?

• The benefits of tax cuts

• The effect of expanding work requirements for food stamps

• The impact of climate change

• The importance of education reform