AP Government Congressional Terms Quiz

The term 'adjourn' specifically refers to suspending a meeting or session until a later stated time or place, rather than continuing immediately, canceling indefinitely, or dismissing for the day.

Apportion means to divide and allocate or distribute something among individuals or groups. The correct answer accurately captures this meaning, while the incorrect answers provide alternative actions that do not align with the definition of apportion.

Appropriating refers to setting aside or allocating funds or assets for a particular use or purpose. It involves a deliberate and thoughtful act of allocation rather than random or reckless distribution of resources.

Censure is the formal reprimand issued by an authoritative body to an individual as a form of punishment or criticism, not related to herbs, voting, or dance moves.

Cloture is a procedure used to end a debate and move to a vote in a legislative body, specifically used in the context of the United States Senate to overcome filibusters and ensure timely decision-making.

The committee chairman holds significant power within the committee structure to influence its agenda and operations.

Concurrent resolutions are different from regular resolutions in that they involve both the House of Representatives and the Senate, but do not require the President's approval and do not become law.

A conference committee is specifically formed in the legislative process when the Senate and the House pass a bill and need to reconcile the differences between their versions to come to a single agreement.

Consensus refers to a general agreement reached among the members of a group or community through discussion and compromise, rather than a decision made by a single individual. It is a positive state of agreement and cooperation, not chaos or refusal to consider differing opinions.

A filibuster is a political procedure where opponents try to delay or block a vote on a bill by extending debate indefinitely, not related to food, dance, or military tactics.

Floor leaders are primarily responsible for representing their party on the Senate floor and play a key role in facilitating legislative agenda and debate.

A partisan is specifically tied to being a member of a political party, not to weapons, religious roles, or musical instruments.

The President of the Senate is the presiding officer of the senate and serves as the speaker of other assemblies, while the Vice President of the United States is the official president of the Senate as per the U.S. Constitution, the Secretary of State is responsible for foreign affairs in the U.S. government, and the House Majority Leader leads the majority party in the House of Representatives.

The President pro tempore is the senator who presides over the U.S. Senate in the absence of the Vice President, serving as a presiding officer.

In legislative terms, a rider is an additional provision added to a bill which is unrelated to the main subject of the bill. Riders are often used as a tactic to pass controversial measures that would not be able to pass on their own.

A session refers to a meeting where a group comes together to carry out specific functions or activities.

The Speaker of the House is a crucial position within the House of Representatives, with significant power and responsibilities outlined in the Constitution.

A special session refers to a meeting or session that is held in addition to the regular sessions, often called to address specific issues or emergencies.

Standing committees are responsible for reviewing and handling bills related to specific policy areas in each house of Congress. They play a crucial role in the legislative process by conducting hearings, evaluating legislation, and recommending action to their respective chambers.

In this context, 'term' specifically refers to the period of time spent in office by an individual in a government or an organization.