#1
What is the term used for the two houses of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
ExplanationUpper and lower chambers of the legislative branch.
#2
Which chamber of Congress is known as the 'upper house'?
Senate
ExplanationThe chamber with two representatives per state.
#3
How many members are there in the U.S. Senate?
100
ExplanationEach state has two senators.
#4
What is the term length for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
2 years
ExplanationShort term designed for more frequent elections.
#5
What is the process of redrawing congressional district boundaries called?
Redistricting
ExplanationAdjusting electoral district boundaries.
#6
Who has the power to impeach the President of the United States?
House of Representatives
ExplanationLower house initiates removal process.
#7
Which committee in the U.S. House of Representatives is responsible for drafting tax legislation?
Committee on Ways and Means
ExplanationPrimary tax legislation drafting body.
#8
What is the purpose of the 'cloture' rule in the U.S. Senate?
To limit debate and end a filibuster
ExplanationEnding filibuster through a vote.
#9
Who is the presiding officer of the U.S. Senate?
Vice President
ExplanationVice President's role in the Senate.
#10
What is a filibuster in the context of the U.S. Senate?
A prolonged speech to delay a vote
ExplanationTactic to obstruct legislative progress.
#11
What is the primary duty of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)?
Providing economic analysis
ExplanationEvaluating economic impacts of policies.
#12
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President are unable to serve?
Speaker of the House
ExplanationSuccession beyond the Vice President.
#13
What is the 'Hastert Rule' in the U.S. House of Representatives?
A principle on passing legislation with majority party support
ExplanationMajority party's control over legislation.
#14
Who has the authority to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?
Congress
ExplanationConstitutional power over military.