
Understanding the Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress

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10th - 12th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the Speaker of the House?
To recognize who can speak in the House
To lead the majority party in the Senate
To preside over the Senate
To appoint the President of the Senate
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the President of the Senate according to the Constitution?
The Majority Leader of the Senate
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President of the United States
The President Pro Tempore
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of the Majority Leader in the Senate?
To preside over the House
To set the legislative agenda
To appoint committee members
To manage the federal budget
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a standing committee?
A temporary committee formed for a specific purpose
A joint committee involving members from both houses
A committee that remains from session to session
A committee that only exists for a week
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a conference committee?
To manage the Senate calendar
To oversee federal spending
To draft new bills
To reconcile differences in House and Senate versions of a bill
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the House Rules Committee?
To draft the federal budget
To assign bills to committees and decide on debate rules
To oversee the Library of Congress
To manage the printing of government documents
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a discharge petition in the House?
A rule to limit debate time
A way to bring a bill out of committee for a vote
A process to appoint a new Speaker
A method to remove a member from office
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