4.5 Review

Who is the most powerful person in Congress?

• The Majority Leader

• The Minority Leader

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?

• Debates and votes on any matter

• Presides in the absence of the Speaker

• Oversees the House's sessions

• Acts as president of the Senate

Who is the floor leader of the party that holds the majority of seats in each house of Congress?

• The Majority Leader

• The Minority Leader

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

What is the seniority rule in Congress?

• Appointing committee chairmen

• Determining committee membership

• Electing the Speaker of the House

• Giving the most important posts to the longest-serving party members

Which committee in the House determines when and under what conditions the whole House will debate and vote on bills?

• The House Rules Committee

• The Standing Committee

• The Select Committee

• The Joint Committee

What is the purpose of a select committee?

• To prevent action on a bill

• To work out a compromise bill between the House and Senate

• To handle all bills related to a specific subject

• To investigate a specific and usually temporary matter

What is a joint committee?

• A committee that works out a compromise bill

• A committee that specializes in one subject

• A committee that includes members from both houses to avoid duplication of work

• A committee that investigates a specific matter

What is the purpose of a conference committee?

• To investigate a specific and usually temporary matter

• To handle all bills related to a specific subject

• To determine when and under what conditions the whole House will debate and vote on bills

• To work out a compromise bill between the House and Senate

What is the main function of standing committees in Congress?

• To work out a compromise bill between the House and Senate

• To investigate a specific and usually temporary matter

• To determine when and under what conditions the whole House will debate and vote on bills

• To handle all bills that relate to a specific subject

What is the role of party whips in Congress?

• To assist the floor leaders in passing laws

• To preside over the House

• To oversee the Senate's sessions

• To head the standing committees