Congress

Which Congressional Leader is NOT outlined in the US Constitution?

The exchange of support, or favors, among legislators by voting for each others bills.

Who is elected every 2 years (Congressional term)?

Which of the following is a permanent, subject matter committee?

Which committee schedules the votes/conditions which bills are debated and amended?

Which is NOT an expressed, or enumerated, power of Congress?

Drawing of district lines to the advantage of a political party in power:

Who is President of the Senate in the Vice President's absence?

The Constitution states this person will be the first person in charge of the Senate.

Who is the most powerful figure in Congress?

Presiding officer of the House of Representatives who is in charge of the major business.

Which is a power specific to the Senate?

Who draws the district lines after the census is conducted?

The power that expands Congress power to make laws necessary and proper is:

Legislation giving tangible benefits to constituents in districts/states to win votes in return

The process of distributing seats in the House of Representatives after the census is:

An attempt to defeat a bill in the Senate by talking it to death is a:

Right of members of Congress to send mail to their constituents is (the):

The chief tax-writing committee is:

Which committee, composed of 5 members of both Houses, reconciles differences in bills?

The people and interests an elected official represents:

A current officeholder seeking re-election is a(n):

Members of Congress who work with the Party Leaders, facilitate voting, serve as a liaison are:

The House has all of the following powers EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT an incumbency advantage?