Civics Unit 4 and 5 Quizziz

Which type of committee is formed to reconcile differences in bills passed by the House and Senate?

• Standing committee

• Select committee

• Conference committee

• Joint committee

What is the process called when a senator speaks for an extended period to delay or prevent a vote on a bill?

• Cloture

• Filibuster

• Hold

• Rider

Which term describes a government official who exposes illegal or unethical activities within their organization?

• Civil servant

• Whistle-blower

• Bureaucrat

• Conferee

What is the name of the rule that limits debate on a bill and requires a vote to end a filibuster?

• Cloture

• Closed rule

• Open rule

• Power of recognition

Which type of tax increases as the taxable amount increases, often used to describe income tax systems?

• Regressive tax

• Excise tax

• Progressive tax

• Social insurance tax

What is the term for a temporary law passed by Congress to keep the government running when a formal budget has not been approved?

• Budget resolution

• Continuing resolution

• Budget proposal

• Budget cycle

Which term refers to the practice of exchanging favors, especially in politics by reciprocal voting for each other's proposed legislation?

• Logrolling

• Pork

• Earmarks

• Rider

What is the term for a bill that has many unrelated amendments added to it, often to gain more support?

• Rider

• Christmas tree bill

• Joint resolution

• Open rule

Which term describes the total amount of money that the government owes at any given time?

• Federal deficit

• Budget surplus

• National debt

• Deficit spending

What is the term for a legislative session where a bill is reviewed in detail and amendments are made?

• Markup session

• Legislative hearing

• Roll-call vote

• Standing vote