WorksheetsCongressional Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 8mins
PRACTICE QUESTION: The Office of ______ is the best program office within DHS OIG.
Inspections & Evaluations
Audits
Investigations
Counsel
How can Congress override a Presidential veto?
By a simple majority vote in both houses
By a two-thirds majority vote in both houses
By a three-fourths majority vote in both houses
By a unanimous vote in both houses
Article ___ of the Constitution established Congress.
I
II
III
IV
In order to be elected to Congress you must meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT
be a natural-born citizen
have residency in the state and/or district you represent
meet the minimum age requirement
meet the minimum citizenship requirement
The Constitution requires that members of the House of Representatives are at least _____ years old.
18
21
25
30
The Constitution requires that members of the Senate are at least ____ years old.
18
21
25
30
What is the intention of a rider on a bill?
Essentially piggyback on an existing bill to make it more desirable and get it passed.
Non-related language added to a bill that is likely to pass.
An addition to a bill that guarantees its failure in Congress.
An addition that alters the meaning of the bill's initial intentions.
The term "pork barrel" refers to legislation specifically designed to
encourage a balanced federal budget
distribute excess produce to the poor
equalize representation between farming and nonfarming states
provide funding for local projects that are intended to benefit constituents
How many Senators need to vote to stop a filibuster?
50
60
75
100
Which of the following statements about motions for cloture is true?
They force a bill out of committee so that the full House can vote on it.
They are applied to bills that failed in the previous session of Congress.
They occur whenever a bill is reported out of committee.
They are used by Senators to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote.
What are 3 powers only the Senate possesses?
Impeach, approve treaties, approve appointments
Start tax Bills, approve treaties, approve appointments
Start tax Bills, approve treaties, impeach
A tax bill must start in the ________?
Senate
House of Representatives
How many legislators make up today's United States House of Representatives?
50
100
365
435
In the absence of the Vice President, who presides over the Senate?
Secretary of the Senate
President Pro Tempore
Senate Majority Leader
Speaker of the Senate
Who is the current President Pro Tempore of the Senate?
What is the main function of Congressional Committees?
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To draft and review proposed legislation
To elect Congressional leaders
What is a Standing Committee?
Committee which includes membership from both houses of Congress: The House and the Senate.
A permanent committee in Congress to which members of the House or Senate are assigned.
Created by a resolution to conduct investigations or consider measures, usually on a specific topic, and are not renewed on a permanent basis
A temporary panel composed of House and Senate members formed to reconcile differences in legislation that has passed both chambers.
