Section 5: Rules of Congressional Business Flashcards
1
Q
Each house is free to make its own rules. ______may be limited in debate but _____ are not.
A
Representatives, senators
2
Q
What is a quorum?
A
The smallest number of people who must be present at a meeting in order for a decision to be made.
3
Q
The quorum should be ____ in each House.
A
half plus one (a simple majority)
4
Q
The _______ prints the proceedings of the House and Senate.
A
Congressional Record
5
Q
Senators and representatives are allowed to amend their remarks before they are published.
A
True
6
Q
Neither House nor Senate may stop meeting for more than ___ days unless House agrees.
A
3
