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Welcome all, to a quick quiz today on health and population, from the perspective of government and Congress – with a whole host of questions within regarding constitutional amendments, law, stated bills, the “Committee of the Whole” and much more. What can you tell us about these topics?

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1.

The most important organizational feature of Congress is the
- A.
  
  Party caucus
- B.
  
  Floor leader
- C.
  
  Committee structure
- D.
  
  Legislative leadership program
- E.
  
  Congressional campaign committee
Correct Answer
C. Committee structure
2.

Each member of the House usually serves on_____standing committes.
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  6
- E.
  
  7
Correct Answer
A. 2
3.

The text suggests that closed rules, proxy voting and strong committe chairmen
- A.
  
  Were desired by Democrats, but not the Republicans.
- B.
  
  Were a major campaign issue in 1776.
- C.
  
  Reduced the number of bills that were introduced in Congress.
- D.
  
  Made it easier to get things done.
- E.
  
  Enhanced the public reputation of Congress.
Correct Answer
A. Were desired by Democrats, but not the Republicans.
4.

Which of the following is required in order to propose a constitutional amendment?
- A.
  
  Simple resolution
- B.
  
  Concurrent resolution
- C.
  
  Parallel resolution
- D.
  
  Joint resolution
- E.
  
  A and b
Correct Answer
D. Joint resolution
5.

Which of following is signed by the president and has the force of law?
- A.
  
  Simple resolution
- B.
  
  Concurrent resolution
- C.
  
  Parallel resolution
- D.
  
  Joint resolution
- E.
  
  A and b
Correct Answer
D. Joint resolution
6.

The Constitution requires that "all bills for raising revenue shall ...
- A.
  
  Originate in the House of Representatives."
- B.
  
  Originate in the Senate."
- C.
  
  Originate in Conference Committee."
- D.
  
  Require a unanimous vote."
- E.
  
  Be exempt from the veto of the President."
Correct Answer
A. Originate in the House of Representatives."
7.

In the House, a stated bill can be extracted from a committee and brought to the floor by means of
- A.
  
  A discharge petition.
- B.
  
  An extraction bill.
- C.
  
  A committee rule.
- D.
  
  Cloture.
- E.
  
  A unanimous vote.
Correct Answer
A. A discharge petition.
8.

The "Committee of the Whole" refers to
- A.
  
  A collection of committee chairs in the House.
- B.
  
  The senior sponsors of a piece of legislation.
- C.
  
  Freshman members of both the House and the Senate.
- D.
  
  Members of the House who happen to be on the floor when the bill is discussed.
- E.
  
  None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. Members of the House who happen to be on the floor when the bill is discussed.
9.

The practical advantage of the "Committee of the Whole" is that
- A.
  
  Committee chairs have greater understanding of parliamentary procedure.
- B.
  
  Senior members of Congress are probably more enthusiastic supporters of legislation.
- C.
  
  New members of Congress are made to feel more welcomed in chambers.
- D.
  
  It requires a much smaller number of members to hold quorum.
- E.
  
  None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. It requires a much smaller number of members to hold quorum.
10.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?
- A.
  
  If amendments are allowed in the House, they must be germane.
- B.
  
  Those who wish to speak on House amendments are limited to one hour
- C.
  
  Senators can attach bills as "riders" to other pieces of legislation and avoid the committee hearing process altogether.
- D.
  
  Senate amendments do not have to be germane.
- E.
  
  There are no rules limiting debate in the Senate.
Correct Answer
B. Those who wish to speak on House amendments are limited to one hour
11.

In recent years, the filibuster has occured more frequently because
- A.
  
  The Senate has increased in size.
- B.
  
  Republicans have gained seats in the Senate.
- C.
  
  Democrats have gained seats in the Senate.
- D.
  
  Participants are guaranteed media exposure.
- E.
  
  It is easier to stage one.
Correct Answer
E. It is easier to stage one.
12.

The process of "double tracking" allows
- A.
  
  Committees to consider recently rejected legislation within time frame.
- B.
  
  Members of the House to filibuster two bills at the same time.
- C.
  
  The president to influence congressional votes at the beginning and end of the legislative session.
- D.
  
  Members of the Senate to focus on other business during a filibuster.
- E.
  
  Freshman members of Congress two chances to pass their first piece of legislation.
Correct Answer
D. Members of the Senate to focus on other business during a filibuster.
13.

For years Congress defended the manner in which it exempted itself from many of its own laws by reference to
- A.
  
  Federalism.
- B.
  
  Bicameralism.
- C.
  
  The separation of powers.
- D.
  
  Legislative supremacy.
- E.
  
  The committee structure.
Correct Answer
C. The separation of powers.
14.

According to the text, most categories of pork spending have____ in the last ten of fifteen years.
- A.
  
  Decreased
- B.
  
  Remained at approximately the same levels
- C.
  
  Increased
- D.
  
  Slightly increased
- E.
  
  Dramatically increased
Correct Answer
A. Decreased
15.

The text suggests the Senate is more ideologically partisian than the House.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
16.

A member's final vote on a bill may conceal as much as it reveals.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
17.

Senators are often less in tune with public opinion than members of the House.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
18.

The 2000 election created an evenly divided Senate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
19.

Leadership carries more power in the Senate than in the House.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
20.

In a typical Congress, several hundred bills are introduced.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
21.

Pending legislation does not carry over from one Congress to the next.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
22.

Most bills require a conference of committes from each house.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
23.

Conferences tend to report bills that favor the Senate version.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
24.

In most instances, the conference report on a bill is accepted by the respective chambers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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Quick Trivia Quiz On Health And Population

The most important organizational feature of Congress is the

Each member of the House usually serves on_____standing committes.

The text suggests that closed rules, proxy voting and strong committe chairmen

Which of the following is required in order to propose a constitutional amendment?

Which of following is signed by the president and has the force of law?

The Constitution requires that "all bills for raising revenue shall ...

In the House, a stated bill can be extracted from a committee and brought to the floor by means of

The "Committee of the Whole" refers to

The practical advantage of the "Committee of the Whole" is that

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

In recent years, the filibuster has occured more frequently because

The process of "double tracking" allows

For years Congress defended the manner in which it exempted itself from many of its own laws by reference to

According to the text, most categories of pork spending have____ in the last ten of fifteen years.

The text suggests the Senate is more ideologically partisian than the House.

A member's final vote on a bill may conceal as much as it reveals.

Senators are often less in tune with public opinion than members of the House.

The 2000 election created an evenly divided Senate.

Leadership carries more power in the Senate than in the House.

In a typical Congress, several hundred bills are introduced.

Pending legislation does not carry over from one Congress to the next.

Most bills require a conference of committes from each house.

Conferences tend to report bills that favor the Senate version.

In most instances, the conference report on a bill is accepted by the respective chambers.