Congress and Legislative Terms Worksheet

What are Enumerated Powers?

• Powers interpreted by the courts

• Powers explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution

• Powers held by the states

• Powers given to the president

Who is the Speaker of the House?

• President of the Senate

• Minority leader of the Senate

• Leader of the House, chosen by the majority party

• Vice President of the U.S.

What is a Party Caucus?

• A legal procedure in Congress

• A meeting of party members to plan strategy

• A method of voting

• A court hearing involving Congress

Who are the Majority and Minority Leaders?

• Supreme Court justices

• Committee chairs

• Leaders of the majority and minority parties in a legislature

• Governors of the largest states

What is the role of a Whip in Congress?

• Introduces all new bills

• Ensures party discipline

• Presides over the Senate

• Handles budget resolutions

What is a Closed Rule in the House of Representatives?

• Rule allowing unlimited debate

• Rule limiting or prohibiting bill amendments

• Rule that allows the Speaker to vote

• Rule affecting presidential appointments

What does the President Pro Tempore do?

• Controls the federal budget

• Leads the Cabinet

What is a Hold in the Senate?

• A motion to pass a bill immediately

• A senator temporarily blocking consideration of a bill

• A type of veto

• A way to override a filibuster

What is Senatorial Courtesy?

• A senator speaking without being interrupted

• Senate approval of all House decisions

• The president consulting senators before making appointments

• The president appointing senators

What is a Standing Committee?

• A temporary group for investigations

• A court of appeals

• A permanent committee for specific policy areas

• A presidential advisory board