AG Unit 5 FA Dummy 6, 2025-26

Who holds leadership in a Congressional subcommittee and determines the bills that advance to consideration?

• Committee Chairmen

• House Chaplain

• Senate Secretary

• Committee Clerk

A recent shift in power shows Committee Chairmen having greater control over the legislative agenda, affecting how many bills get hearings. Which role is this?

• Committee Chairmen

• Congressional Liaison

• Senate Majority Leader

• House Speaker

If a new Committee Chairman decides to fast-track certain bills while delaying others, which leadership position are they exercising?

• Committee Chairmen

• Senate Whip

• House Clerk

• Chief Clerk

In a scenario where a Congressional sub-unit leader blocks controversial bills from reaching a vote, which position is responsible for this control?

• Committee Chairmen

• Senate President

• House Sergeant at Arms

• Congressional Budget Officer

The power to influence which legislation receives hearings and votes primarily rests with which Congressional leader?

• Committee Chairmen

• Majority Leader

• Minority Whip

• Senate Parliamentarian

What is the stalling tactic where senators use prolonged speaking to delay or prevent a vote on a bill?

• Filibuster

• Cloture

• Veto

• Pocket veto

A strategy used in the Senate where continuous talking is employed to block legislation is called:

• Filibuster

• Conference committee

• Rider amendment

• Committee markup

The Senate procedure that involves monopolizing the floor with talk and delays to stop a vote is known as:

• Filibuster

• Quorum call

• Legislative hold

• Reconciliation

Which tactic allows senators to delay voting by speaking at length on the Senate floor?

• Filibuster

• Censure

• Veto override

• Joint resolution

Studies have shown that increased use of the filibuster in recent decades has significantly slowed the legislative process in the Senate. What tactic does this describe?

• Filibuster

• Conference committee

• Veto power

• Legislative earmark