QZZ: How does Congress “Work”?

What is one of the main challenges faced by Congress in making decisions?

• A lot of members

• No leadership

• Lack of members

• Simple decision-making process

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 535

• 435

• 200

• 100

Who leads the Senate?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Majority Leader

• The President of the United States

• The Vice President of the United States

What is the role of a committee chair in Congress?

• To draft all bills

• To represent the President

• To control the budget and schedule of the committee

• To vote on all bills

What is a standing committee?

• A temporary committee

• A permanent committee that meets annually

• A committee that only meets during emergencies

• A committee that includes members from both chambers

What happens to most bills in Congress?

• They are signed by the President

• They die in committee

• They are voted on by the full chamber

• They become law

What is the purpose of the filibuster in the Senate?

• To limit debate time

• To speed up the voting process

• To ensure all bills are passed

• To prevent a vote from happening

What is required to invoke cloture in the Senate?

• A simple majority

• Two-thirds of senators

• Three-fifths of senators

• Unanimous consent

Why was the U.S. government system designed to be complex?

• To simplify the legislative process

• To ensure only one political party is heard

• To prevent any one person or group from gaining too much power

• To make decision-making faster

What is the main goal of Congress according to the video?

• To pass as many bills as possible

• To work independently without collaboration

• To represent the interests of the President

• To balance power and ensure diverse opinions are heard