Quiz Chapter 5 American Government - George O Brittle | Laabri

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When a bill comes to a vote on a House floor, you know that it has

A been revised through the process of concurrent jurisdiction

B achieved a majority of members in support

C also been considered on the Senate

D passed through the House of Rules Committee

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Which of these statements is true for both the House of Representatives and the Senate?

A Members represent a particular district

B Members must be a least 30 years old

C Population dictates the number of members

D Members get allowances to visit their states

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Which is a key difference between the Senate and the House?

A In the Senate, each state has an equal voice during debate.

B In the Senate, bills on the floor must pass unanimously.

C In the Senate, political parties have no significant influence.

D In the Senate, many more bills are passed than in the House.

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Counterterrorism and Intelligence is most likely a subcommittee of which of these standing committees in the House?

A Foreign Affairs

B Homeland Security

C Oversight and Government Reform

D Transportation and Infrastructure

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Which two individuals share the duty of presiding over the Senate?

A Majority leader and majority whip

B Vice president and majority leader

C Vice president and president pro tempore

D Majority leader and minority leader

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Which of these Senate procedures requires cooperation between the parties?

A filibuster

B unanimous consent

C cloture resolution

D placing holds

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If a member wishes to have power over a bill after it has been passed, the member should request a position on which type of committee?

A subcommittee of a standing committee

B joint committee

C conference committee

D select committee

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One political party has consistently won a House seat within a particular district with 75-80% of the vote. Then, one year, the other party wins the seat with 85% of the vote. This result could be evidence of which of the following?

A censure

B reapportionment

C incumbent advantage

D gerrymandering

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Which committee types has the greatest powers over the movement of a bill through Congress?

A the House Rules Committee

B joint committees

C select committees

D standing committees

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Which of these is likely to occur during a congressional session?

A Neither the House nor the Senate adjourns until all work is completed.

B Either the House or the Senate works during the end-of-year holidays.

C Both the House and the Senate are in operation at the same time.

D Both the House and the Senate are adjourned for months in the summer.