Legislative Branch Vocab
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Social Studies
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11th Grade
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Hard
Matthew Schneck
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a bicameral legislature?
A single legislative body
A lawmaking body made up of two chambers or houses
A committee within the legislature
A legislative body with no chambers
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the minimum number of members required to be present for business to be conducted in Congress called?
Majority
Quorum
Minority
Plurality
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the ability of congressional members to mail letters to their constituents free of charge called?
Postal privilege
Franking privilege
Mailing privilege
Congressional privilege
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the legislative leader elected by party members holding the majority of seats in the House or the Senate?
Minority leader
Majority leader
Whip
Speaker
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who assists the party leader by staying informed about the voting decisions of other members?
Whip
Majority leader
Minority leader
Speaker
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term describes a strong division in the views of Republicans and Democrats on the legislative agenda?
Party unity
Party polarization
Bipartisanship
Party cooperation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a group of congressional members that meet to pursue a common legislative agenda called?
Standing committee
Congressional caucus
Select committee
Joint committee
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