AP Gov 2.2: Structures, Powers, Functions of Congress

AP Gov 2.2: Structures, Powers, Functions of Congress

9th - 12th Grade

47 Qs

quiz-placeholder

Similar activities

Legislative Branch Review

Legislative Branch Review

12th Grade

50 Qs

Unit 4 Review Game

Unit 4 Review Game

12th Grade

50 Qs

AP Government Congress Test

AP Government Congress Test

12th Grade

44 Qs

AP Congress

AP Congress

12th Grade

44 Qs

AP Government Congress Test

AP Government Congress Test

12th Grade

44 Qs

APGOPO Congress Review

APGOPO Congress Review

12th Grade

50 Qs

Legislative Branch

Legislative Branch

12th Grade

51 Qs

AP Government Chapter 4 Congress

AP Government Chapter 4 Congress

12th Grade

44 Qs

AP Gov 2.2: Structures, Powers, Functions of Congress

AP Gov 2.2: Structures, Powers, Functions of Congress

Assessment

Quiz

History

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Tonya Hanson

Used 2+ times

FREE Resource

47 questions

Show all answers

1.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

Joint committee

committee in a legislative body that consists of members from both chambers and is formed to reconcile differences between bills passed by each chamber?

Select committee

standing committee that specializes even further into specific aspects of the larger topic handled by its parent standing committee?

Standing committee

Permanent Committee in Legislative Body to which bills of a specific submit matter are referred to

 Subcommittee

temporary committee in a legislative body that is formed to investigate a particular issue or address a specific problem?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following committees is responsible for resolving the differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill?

Subcommittee

Standing committee

Select committee

Conference committee

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following procedures can be used to end a filibuster in the US Senate?

Unanimous consent

Cloture

Discharge

 Rule

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following rules governs the debate and voting on bills in the US Senate?

Unanimous consent

Cloture

Filibuster

Rule

5.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following rules governs the debate and voting on bills in the US House of Representatives?

Pocket Veto

order from the House Rules Committee allowing amendments on legislation from any member during floor debate

two or more lawmakers agree to support each other's bills. This mutual agreement helps them to pass legislation that might not have been successful on its own.

Open Rule

a legislative power given to Congress by the U.S. Constitution to control public spending. It's one of the checks and balances built into our government system.

Logrolling

legislative maneuver that allows a president or other official with veto power to exercise that power over a bill by taking no action

The power given to the president to refuse approval to an act of Congress. It's one way that checks and balances are maintained within our government system.

6.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Match the following about the HOUSE

Groups:

(a) House Majority Leader

,

(b) House Majority Whip

,

(c) House Minority Leader

,

(d) Speaker of the House

2nd Ranked Official in Congress

leads policy discussion within party

sets legislative agenda

Resposible for scheduling legislation for consideration on house floor

Highest in power

Plans daily legislative program

oversees debate and voting

Assists with the party's leadership in managing it's legislative program

Serves a a chief spokespoerson and strategiest for their party

Elected by members of congress

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following about the SENATE

Senate Majority WIP

Helps gather votes on major issues for their political party. They ensure discipline within their ranks when it comes to voting along party lines.

Senate Minority Leader

chief spokesperson for their respective party in the Senate, and they manage and schedule legislative and executive business of the Senate.

Senate Majority Leader

constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President.

member of the minority political party in the U.S. Senate who assists leadership in managing its party's legislative program on the floor.

Senate Minority WIP

Head of the minority party in the U.S. Senate, serving as the main spokesperson and strategist for their party.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?