Honors Legislative Branch Test

People from a representative's district are called his or her

• cloture
• lobbyists
• constituents
• representees

The most powerful member of the House of Representatives is the

• majority leader
• President of the House
• majority whip
• Speaker of the House

A ____ committee is created to do a special job for a limited period of time

• joint
• select
• standing
• conference

What is the term that is used when an official is formally accused of misconduct in office

• impeach
• habeas corpus
• cloture
• censure

What term refers to government projects and grants that primarily benefit a Congress member's home state?

• pork-barrel projects
• filibusters
• cloture grants
• fat money

____try to influence government decisions

• private bills
• constitutents
• public bills
• special-interests groups

Who is the person who usually acts as chairperson of the Senate?

• majority whip
• president pro tempore
• majority leader
• filibuster

What is another name for Clause 18, the "necessary and proper" clause

• bill of attainder
• filibuster
• elastic clause
• writ of habeas corpus

Passed by both houses of Congress, ____ become law if signed by the president

• riders
• joint resolutions
• filibusters
• voice votes

What are completely unrelated amendments tacked onto a Senate bill

• pigeonholes
• riders
• joint resolutions
• baggage