What is the definition of "Floor consideration"?

4.1 and 4.2 terms

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Tara Byard
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Members of Congress who cast votes based on the wishes of their constituents.
An extraordinary session of a legislative body, called to deal with an emergency situation.
Review by legislative committees of the policies and programs of the executive branch.
Process by which proposed laws are considered and acted upon by the full membership of the house.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "Trustees" refer to in the context of Congress?
Lawmakers who vote based on their conscience and judgment, not the views of their constituents.
Members of Congress who cast votes based on the wishes of their constituents.
Lawmakers who owe their first allegiance to their political party and vote according to the party line.
A benefit allowing members of Congress to mail letters and other materials postage-free.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a "Special Session"?
A time when both houses of Congress temporarily suspend business.
An extraordinary session of a legislative body, called to deal with an emergency situation.
To suspend a session of Congress.
Adjourn as in a legislative session.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "Convene" mean in the context of Congress?
To begin a new session of Congress.
To suspend a session of Congress.
Adjourn as in a legislative session.
A time when both houses of Congress temporarily suspend business.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a "Session" in Congress?
A two-year period of time during which Congress meets.
Period of time each year during which Congress assembles and conducts business.
A time when both houses of Congress temporarily suspend business.
To begin a new session of Congress.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who are "Partisans"?
Lawmakers who owe their first allegiance to their political party and vote according to the party line.
Members of Congress who cast votes based on the wishes of their constituents.
Lawmakers who vote based on their conscience and judgment, not the views of their constituents.
Lawmakers who attempt to balance the basic elements of the trustee, delegate, and partisan roles.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a "Term" in Congress?
A two-year period of time during which Congress meets.
Period of time each year during which Congress assembles and conducts business.
A time when both houses of Congress temporarily suspend business.
To begin a new session of Congress.
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