U.S. Congress Quiz

Which part of the U.S. Congress has the power to initiate revenue bills?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Joint Session of Congress

• Executive Branch

Who is the presiding officer of the Senate when the Vice President is absent?

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

• President pro tempore

• Chief Justice

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime appointment

Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress by the Constitution?

• To declare war

• To coin money

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

• To regulate interstate commerce

The process of redrawing congressional district lines to favor one political party is known as:

• Gerrymandering

• Apportionment

• Filibustering

• Logrolling

What is a "pocket veto"?

• When the president ignores a bill, and Congress adjourns before 10 days pass

• A veto where the president puts the bill in his pocket to sign later

• A veto where the president rejects only certain parts of a bill

• A veto that must be overridden by a two-thirds vote in both chambers of Congress

What is the role of the Senate in the impeachment process?

• To conduct investigations

• To initiate the impeachment

• To hold the trial and vote to convict or acquit

• To appoint a special prosecutor for impeachment cases

What is the purpose of a filibuster in the Senate?

• To introduce new legislation

• To delay or block a vote on a bill

• To gain more time for committee review

• To ensure a bill passes with bipartisan support

How can a filibuster in the Senate be ended?

• A vote by the Senate Majority Leader

• A ruling by the President pro tempore

• A cloture vote by 60 senators

• A unanimous vote by all senators present

What is the difference between "delegate" and "trustee" models of representation?

• A delegate follows their personal beliefs, while a trustee follows their party's stance

• A delegate makes decisions based on constituents' wishes, while a trustee uses their own judgment

• A delegate makes decisions independently, while a trustee consults with the president

• A delegate is chosen by the president, while a trustee is elected by the public