Match the following
AP Gov 2.2: Structures, Powers, Functions of Congress

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Tonya Hanson
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Standing committee
standing committee that specializes even further into specific aspects of the larger topic handled by its parent standing committee?
Select committee
temporary committee in a legislative body that is formed to investigate a particular issue or address a specific problem?
Subcommittee
committee in a legislative body that consists of members from both chambers and is formed to reconcile differences between bills passed by each chamber?
Joint committee
Permanent Committee in Legislative Body to which bills of a specific submit matter are referred to
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
legislative maneuver that allows a president or other official with veto power to exercise that power over a bill by taking no action
Logrolling
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.
Open Rule
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.
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.
order from the House Rules Committee allowing amendments on legislation from any member during floor debate
6.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Match the following about the HOUSE
Groups:
(a) House Majority Leader
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(b) House Majority Whip
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(c) House Minority Leader
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(d) Speaker of the House
Resposible for scheduling legislation for consideration on house floor
Highest in power
sets legislative agenda
Elected by members of congress
2nd Ranked Official in Congress
Serves a a chief spokespoerson and strategiest for their party
Assists with the party's leadership in managing it's legislative program
oversees debate and voting
leads policy discussion within party
Plans daily legislative program
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following about the SENATE
Senate Minority Leader
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 Majority Leader
constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President.
chief spokesperson for their respective party in the Senate, and they manage and schedule legislative and executive business of the Senate.
Senate Majority WIP
Head of the minority party in the U.S. Senate, serving as the main spokesperson and strategist for their party.
Senate Minority WIP
member of the minority political party in the U.S. Senate who assists leadership in managing its party's legislative program on the floor.
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