#1
Which chamber of the United States Congress has the power to impeach federal officials?
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Lords
#2
Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives in the United States?
Speaker of the House
Vice President
President Pro Tempore
Majority Leader
#3
What is the upper limit of members in the United States Senate?
#4
Who is responsible for approving presidential nominations for federal judgeships?
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
President
#5
What is the role of the Rules Committee in the United States House of Representatives?
To propose new legislation
To schedule bills for floor action and set the terms of debate
To conduct oversight of executive agencies
To approve federal budgets
#6
What is a filibuster in the legislative process?
A tactic to delay or block legislation by prolonged speaking
A procedure for expediting bill passage
A type of committee in the House of Representatives
A vote to remove a member from office
#7
What is the primary function of the Conference Committee in the legislative process?
To resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill
To introduce new legislation
To oversee the executive branch
To conduct investigations
#8
What is a 'pocket veto' in the legislative process?
A veto overridden by Congress
A veto by the President after Congress has adjourned
A veto by the President during a legislative session
A veto by the Vice President
#9
What is the term for the process of ending a filibuster?
Cloture
Reconciliation
Adjournment
Veto
#10
What is the term used to describe a district that heavily favors one political party?
Swing district
Gerrymandered district
Safe district
Battleground district
#11
Who has the power to veto legislation passed by the United States Congress?
President
Speaker of the House
Senate Majority Leader
Chief Justice
#12
In the United States, who has the authority to call a special session of Congress?
Senate Majority Leader
Speaker of the House
President
Attorney General
#13
What is the primary responsibility of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations?
To oversee military operations
To handle matters related to international treaties and foreign policy
To regulate commerce with foreign nations
To oversee intelligence agencies
#14
Which committee in the United States Congress is responsible for overseeing the federal budget?
Budget Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Appropriations Committee
Financial Services Committee
#15
What is the term for the process by which a bill becomes law without the President's signature if Congress adjourns before the President takes action?
Pocket Veto
Executive Order
Veto Override
Automatic Enactment