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Chapter 4: Congress in Action Test Review
Chapter 4: Congress in Action Test Review
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Senators who filibuster have a lot of other Senators on their side.
True
Bag o' donuts
False
Don't pick me
2
What happens to a bill once the President vetoes it?
it dies for ever or gets overrode by 2/3 congress
People are tight!
peace out brother
It goes back to the states
3
What is the function/role of majority and minority floor leaders and party whips?
They drive fancy cars (my whippp)
They keep their party in check..with whips!
They are just fancy figureheads.
Legislative strategists who try and steer votes
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What is a rider?
People who are riding on a ride.
Someone who co-signs a bill
Someone on the back of a chopper.
bill attached to a larger, unrelated bill.
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What is the purpose of the State of the Union address?
Giving his new address
To say "whats up" to the people
summarize last year and give goals for new year.
Wearing new Union dress
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What is a quorum?
Majority plus one.
Minority plus 2.
Majority minus one.
Minority minus 2.
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What is the purpose of a standing committee?
Work on and improve bills.
Elect members of committees
TO ensure that they always take a stand!
To never sit...ever!
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What is a Select committee?
temp. committee to determine war
I select you, yo!
temp. committee that investigates
temp. committee that passes new bills
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What powers does War Powers Resolution of 1973 give to Congress?
Gives us the power rangers!
Congress can declare war
No war, ever!
Congress check Presidents ability to send troops to war
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What is gerrymandering?
drawing the district lines to advantage one party
Gerry is Vietnamese soldiers
its a party, gerry!
Messing with gerry
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What are the functions/roles of presiding officers?
preside and keep order
Let the president know whats up.
provide snacks and refreshments
Set up the fun trivia night!
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What is the purpose of a Conference Committee?
Helps to unite the country?
Schedules many conferences
Figure out the congress schedule
work out difference in bill that house nsenate have edited
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What is an incumbent?
A part of a good dish
Part of a mans tux
person currently in office and running again.
Another name for congressmen
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What is a filibuster?
Talk bill to death
A really good sammich
Death of Yoda
majority plus one
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When can congress start its work?
Whenever they are ready
Every Thursday.
Jan 3rd
December 31st
16
What does it mean to pigeon hole a bill?
Send the bill around the world
Means the bill has died
Add a really small bill
To put it in a really small place
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What is the Cloture rule?
To open a clam
the only way to kill a filibuster
A place in maryland
talking a bill to death
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Why a pocket veto instead of a regular veto?
It is like a pokemon!
Cause its small?
Pocket can't be overridden
Keep it hidden
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Who is the President Pro Tempore?
Person in charge of Senate
Presidents secretary
President of a Frat
Chinese Entree
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What is the 17th Amendment?
Women's right to vote
People vote for Senators.
Legal WEEED
No booze
