AG Unit 5 FA Dummy 2, 2025-26

During a national crisis, one country's legislature quickly convenes, debates emergency measures, and passes laws within days. What does this suggest about the nature of its legislature?

• It is acting as an Active Legislature

• It is delegating all power to the courts

• It has no formal role in governance

• It is focused only on ceremonial duties

A student says the role of Congress should be limited to approving budgets. Another disagrees and argues that Congress should regularly propose legislation and oversee the executive. Which model of governance does the second student support?

• Ceremonial Legislature

• Advisory Assembly

• Active Legislature

• Appointed Tribunal

In a comparative government project, a group argues that an active legislature is vital to democracy. Which of the following best supports their argument?

• It helps ensure one branch dominates the others

• It reduces voter participation by removing citizen input

• It improves checks and balances through regular engagement

• It eliminates the need for a judicial branch entirely

Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives, selected by the majority party?

• President Pro Tempore

• Senate Majority Leader

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Whip

The Speaker of the House is best described as:

• The person who leads the Senate during a tie vote

• The head of the Supreme Court’s procedural branch

• The leader of the House chosen by the majority party

• The president’s liaison to Congress

The member of Congress who presides over the House and sets the legislative agenda is the:

• Senate Majority Leader

• Committee Chair

• Speaker of the House

• Chief of Staff

Which position is elected by the majority party in the House of Representatives and is responsible for leading House sessions?

• Senate Clerk

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Tempore

• Cabinet Secretary

The presiding officer of the House, often next in line for the presidency after the vice president, is the:

• Speaker of the House

• Senate Majority Whip

• Chief Justice

• House Chaplain

A leadership role in Congress selected from and by the majority party of the House is the:

• Senate Majority Leader

• Committee Ranking Member

• Speaker of the House

• Congressional Advisor

A student studying congressional leadership wants to understand who holds the most influence over scheduling debates and assigning bills in the House. Which role should they research?

• Senate Floor Manager

• Speaker of the House

• White House Press Secretary

• House Parliamentarian