Congress: Representing the People

Congress: Representing the People

By Megan Flanagan

Multiple Choice

Members of Congress only have offices in Washington D.C.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

They have a lot of work to do and no one to help them do it.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the word for when constituents can request information and services from their Congressman?

• Casework

• Committee Work

• Congressional Work

• Lobbying

Multiple Select

What things do personal staff do to help Congressmen? Select all that apply.

• Run the office

• Interact with the media

• Help with re-election

• Help constituents with casework

Multiple Select

What things will a committee staff member do to help a Congressman? (Select all that apply.)

• gather information

• draft bills (write legislation)

• write committee reports

• organize hearings and floor sessions

Multiple Choice

What is the term for person who represents an interest group or business and tries to influence Congressmen regarding Legislation?

• A Lobbyist

• A Senator

• A Representative

• An Influencer

Multiple Choice

Which of these holds a vast collection of information that Congressmen and their staff rely upon for research?

• Library of Congress

• Congressional Budget Office

• Government Accountability Office

• Government Publishing Office

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the financial "watchdog" of Congress, that investigates how our tax dollars are used?

• Library of Congress

• Congressional Budget Office

• Government Accountability Office

• Government Publishing Office

Multiple Choice

Which of these groups analyzes the Congressional budget, and costs and effects of proposed legislation by the President and Congress? (track spending/impacts on the economy)

• Library of Congress

• Congressional Budget Office

• Government Accountability Office

• Government Publishing Office

Multiple Choice

Which of these groups publishes all government documents, much of which is now available digitally?

• Library of Congress

• Congressional Budget Office

• Government Accountability Office

• Government Publishing Office

Multiple Choice

On what website can you find all current and past legislation?

• Congress.gov

• Congress.com

Multiple Select

________ and _____ are two things a Congressman tries to get for their home state or district, which helps create jobs and provides services. (Choose 2.)

• Money

• Projects

• Votes

Multiple Select

How are they able to get these things for their constituents? Select all that apply

• Pass legislation

• Apply for grants

• negotiate contracts with government agencies