Congress: Structures, Powers, and Functions

How many members are in the House of Representatives? (Give the correct number)

(a)  

What is cloture?

• A Senate procedure through which a supermajority of 60 senators can vote to limit the amount of time spent debating a bill and cut off a filibuster.
• A procedure where the filibuster is allowed to continue until debate is finished.
• When a simple majority of senators can vote to eliminate debate on a proposed bill.
• This is otherwise known as the nuclear option whereby senators are allowed to speak constantly to avoid voting on a proposed legislative bill.

What is an enumerated power?

• Powers of the federal government not explicitly named in the Constitution that enable the federal government to carry out its enumerated powers.
• Power the government has explicitly in the Constitution but can only be used in an emergency.
• Powers of the federal government explicitly named in the Constitution.
• Powers granted to the states but not the federal government.

What term in office does a House of Representatives member serve?

• 4 years
• 6 years
• Life
• 2 years

Who is the President of the Senate?

• The minority leader
• The majority leader
• The Speaker
• The Vice President

How many members are in the Senate? (give the correct number)

(a)  

How long does a member of the Senate serve? (give the number of years)

(a)  

All tax/revenue bills originate via the President's budget.

• True
• False

To be partisan means...?

• The process of adjusting electoral districts in the United States.
• The act of changing the boundaries of an electoral district to favor one party over another.
• When the government is unable to reach compromises or make policy decisions.
• A firm supporter of one political party.

The legislative body as a whole can negotiate a treaty but the president must ratify it.

• True
• False