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Quiz on Congressional Procedures

Authored by Ross J. Bosse

Social Studies

12th Grade

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Quiz on Congressional Procedures
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the Speaker of the House?

To break tie votes in the Senate

To preside over the Senate in the Vice President's absence

To lead the House of Representatives and manage House business

To lead the minority party in the House

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which committee in the House is responsible for determining the rules of debate for bills?

Rules Committee

Appropriations Committee

Ways and Means Committee

Joint Committee

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a filibuster?

A committee responsible for taxation bills

A tactic used to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill in the Senate

A method to bring a bill out of committee in the House

A requirement for a bill to originate in the House

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which committee deals with federal spending and appropriations in the Senate?

Ways and Means Committee

Joint Committee on Printing

Rules Committee

Appropriations Committee

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can a bill be forced out of committee for a floor vote in the House?

Filibuster

Discharge petition

Cloture motion

Unanimous consent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does mandatory spending refer to in the federal budget?

Spending that must be allocated by law for entitlement programs

Spending on defense and education

Spending that is approved on an annual basis

Spending on pork-barrel projects

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What role does the Majority Leader in the Senate play in the legislative process?

Breaking tie votes

Managing party discipline

Presiding over Senate sessions in the Vice President's absence

Controlling the legislative agenda and scheduling bills for debate

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