Congress at Work

True or False?The Speaker of the House has much more influence in Congress than does the Vice President.

Congress wishes to reduce the amount of debt the national government has by starting new financial planning programs.

Which of the following is only true for the House of Representatives, and NOT the Senate?

True or False?Every new member of Congress is assigned to serve on at least 1 committee

What is the term that describes a closed meeting of the members of one political party from one chamber?

This is a strategy used in the Senate to stall a bill’s progress by preventing formal debate to end on the bill.

This impacts the general public. If passed, it becomes a law that impacts the entire country (or large groups of people)

What is the title of the presiding officer in the House of Representatives?

Which of the following is NOT a type of congressional committee?

What do pigeonholing, filibustering, and vetoing have in common?

Which is NOT an action the executive branch (president or governor) can take to prevent a bill from becoming a law?

These can change simple policies & procedures that impact both chambers, or they can offer praise or condolences.

Which of the following statements is true (correct)?

True or False? Bills can originate (start) in either chamber of Congress.