Quiz on the U.S. Congress

Who is the presiding officer in the House of Representatives?

• Majority Leader

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Tempore

• Vice President

True or False: The Vice President is the President of the Senate.

• True

• False

Who steps in as leader of the Senate in the Vice President’s absence?

• Majority Leader

• Minority Leader

• President Pro Tempore

• Speaker of the House

Where must a bill be introduced to begin the legislative process?

• Only in the House

• Only in the Senate

• In either the House or the Senate

• By the President

True or False: A bill automatically becomes a law if the President does not sign it within 10 days while Congress is in session.

• True

• False

After a bill is introduced, what is usually the next step?

• Debate on the House floor

• Assignment to a committee

• Presidential signature

• Conference committee review

If a bill is vetoed by the President, what majority is needed in both chambers to override the veto?

• Simple majority

• Two-thirds majority

• Three-fourths majority

Which committee deals with federal budget and revenue issues?

• Appropriations Committee

• Finance Committee

• Rules Committee

• Ethics Committee

What is the purpose of a conference committee?

• To hold hearings on bills

• To investigate federal agencies

• To reconcile differences between House and Senate versions of a bill

• To manage House-Senate disputes over bills

Which type of committee is formed for a limited purpose and period?

• Standing Committee

• Select Committee

• Joint Committee

• Conference Committee