Structure of Congress

Practice Questions

AP US Government › Structure of Congress

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Unanimous Consent Agreements are more prevalent in the ____________.

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Which of the following is the constitutionally mandated President of the Senate?

3

What is the leader of the House of called?

4

Prior to the ratification of the 17th Amendment, what federal office(s) was/were popularly (directly) elected?

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A __________ is a type of committee which exists from one Congress to the next; i.e. is a permanent committee.

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A(n) __________ is a type of committee which is created to achieve a particular purpose, and exists only until that purpose is achieved.

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A __________ is a type of committee which is created for the sole purpose of reconciling differences between House and Senate versions of the same Bill.

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The Senate has a Rules Committee.

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What is the difference between candidate- and party-centered politics?

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Who serves as the head of the House of Representatives?

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