Quiz on Congressional Procedures

What can Congress try to do if its members disagree with the president's veto of a bill?

• Call for a pocket veto

• Override it

• Have a roll call vote

• Sign a discharge petition

What does the conference committee issue when it reaches an agreement on a bill?

• Conference report

• Conference meeting

• Conference hearing

• Conference debate

Which resolution is not a bill but follows the same procedure as a bill and has the force of law, if it is signed by both houses of Congress and the president?

• Concurrent resolution

• Nonbinding resolution

• Joint resolution

• Binding resolution

According to the constitution, both senators and members of the house may submit bills with the exception of what kind of bill?

• Education bills

• Health bills

• Transportation bills

• Tax bills

On how many committees may a senator generally serve, according to Senate rules?

• No more than three

• No more than five

• No more than one

• No more than four

Which amendment was ratified in 1913 to make direct popular elections of senators part of the constitution?

• 27th

• 12th

• 5th

• 17th

How long is a senator's term of office?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

Which term applies to the 20 permanent committees of the House?

• Standing committees

• Conference committees

• Select committees

• Joint committees

The practice of drawing district boundaries to the political advantage of the party in power is known as

• Reapportionment

• Fixing the number of seats

• Redistricting

• Gerrymandering

To be eligible to serve in the House of Representatives, a person must be a U.S. citizen for at least

• Three years

• Five years

• Six years

• Seven years