AP. Gov. Unit 2 Test

Representation in the Senate is based on what?

• Equal #

• Population

Representation in the House is based on what?

• Equal #

• Population

Who is at the head of the hierarchy of leadership in the House of Representatives?

• Whip

• President Pro Temp

• Speaker of House

Who is at the head of the hierarchy of leadership in the Senate?

• Whip

• President Pro Temp

• Speaker of House

Which type of committee is permanent and handles most of Congress’ work?

• Standing

• Joint

• Select/Special

Which type of committee contains members of both houses that address a long-term issue or program? 

• Standing

• Select/Special

• Joint

Which type of committee is temporary and handles a particular issue or investigation?

• Standing

• Select/Special

• Joint

Taxes paid by workers on the income they made during the calendar year. 

• Corporate Taxes

• Individual Income Tax

• Social Insurance Tax

Payments required by law, or mandated, for certain programs. 

• Discretionary Spending

• Mandatory Spending

• Tariffs & Excess Tax

Funding that congressional committees debate and decide how to divide up. 

• Discretionary Spending

• Mandatory Spending

• Tariffs & Excess Tax