Congress Basics (C&C)

The legislative branch is created in Article ___ of the Constitution.

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

The Congress is bicameral (two houses). The two houses of Congress are the House of Representatives and the ___?

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court

• Parliament

There are ___ total members of Congress.

• 535

• 450

• 600

• 500

In both the House & the Senate there are Majority Leaders. Majority Leaders are the leader of the political party with ___ than half the members.

• more

• less

• equal

• fewer

In both the House & the Senate there are Minority Leaders. Minority Leaders are the leader of the political party with ___ than half the members.

• fewer

• more

• equal

• greater

Most of the detailed work of lawmaking is done in _________.

• committees

• the President's office

• the Supreme Court

• the Senate floor

How many types of committees are there in Congress?

• Four

• Two

• Five

• Six

Standing Committees are:

• Temporary committees for special jobs

• Permanent committees that continue their work from session to session

• Committees that include members of both houses

• Committees that help the House and Senate agree on law details

Select Committees are created for a special job for a limited period.

• True

• False

Joint Committees include members of both houses.

• True

• False