Mechanics of Government-Legislation

Question 1

True or False: The influx of freshman members in Congress means that incumbents do not enjoy any significant advantages.
True
False

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The person chosen by each party to help congressional leaders stay informed about what party members are thinking, and organizing voting on legislative matters, is called a ______________.
majority leader
minority leader
speaker
whip

Answer 2

whip

Question 3

The most important member of the House of Representatives is the
majority leader
minority leader
speaker
whip

Answer 3

speaker

Question 4

Permanent congressional committees that have specific legislative responsibilities are generally known as
standing committees
select committees
joint committees
conference committees

Answer 4

standing committees

Question 5

True or False: Joint resolutions proposing a constitutional amendment must be passed by two-thirds of each house and require the signature of the president.
True
False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

A filibuster can only be staged in which of the two houses of Congress?
the Senate
the House of Representatives

Answer 6

the Senate