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Which statement is true about joint committees?

A
They are permanent, dedicated to working on a specific kind of bill.
B
They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies.
C
They contain members from both political parties.
D
They wield a large amount of power over a wide jurisdiction.
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The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

A
approve international treaties.
B
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
C
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
D
advise during negotiations.
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Which describes a difference between the duties of House members and the duties of Senate members?

A
Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests.
B
Senate members hire and manage their staff while House members have no staff to manage.
C
House members serve on committees while Senate members only serve on boards.
D
House members meet with their constituents while Senate members only meet with other Senate members.
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Which group or individual within the Senate has the most power over what legislation is put on the agenda and whether it is passed?

A
the minority party
B
the president pro tempore
C
the standing committee reviewing the bill
D
the majority party
5

How many senators represent each state?

A
five
B
two
C
three
D
four
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Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest?

A
majority whip, president pro tempore, majority leader, president of the Senate
B
president pro tempore, president of the Senate, majority whip, majority leader
C
majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate
D
president pro tempore, majority whip, president of the Senate, majority leader
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Which statement describes the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

A
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
B
All committees must report daily to the majority leader.
C
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
D
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
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How are the Senate leaders chosen?

A
They are appointed by the president pro tempore.
B
They are appointed by the president of the Senate.
C
They are elected by the whole Senate.
D
They are elected within each party.
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Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest?

A
majority whip, president pro tempore, majority leader, president of the Senate
B
president pro tempore, majority whip, president of the Senate, majority leader
C
majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate
D
president pro tempore, president of the Senate, majority whip, majority leader
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Which statement is true about joint committees?

A
They wield a large amount of power over a wide jurisdiction.
B
They are permanent, dedicated to working on a specific kind of bill.
C
They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies.
D
They contain members from both political parties.
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Which statement about the Senate’s role in federal appointments is correct?

A
The Senate hires investigators to determine a nominee’s qualifications.
B
The Senate can approve or deny an appointment without explanation.
C
The Senate must approve the appointment by a vote of two-thirds of the Senate.
D
The Senate recruits and interviews candidates for federal appointments.
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How many senators represent each state?

A
three
B
five
C
four
D
two
13

The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

A
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
B
advise during negotiations.
C
approve international treaties.
D
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
14

When trying officials who have been impeached by the House of Representatives,

A
the president pro tempore presides over the trial.
B
the Senate committee acts as prosecutor.
C
the Senate conducts the impeachment trial.
D
the Senate has the power to convict with a three-fourths vote.
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Which group or individual within the Senate has the most power over what legislation is put on the agenda and whether it is passed?

A
the standing committee reviewing the bill
B
the majority party
C
the minority party
D
the president pro tempore
16

How are the Senate leaders chosen?

A
They are elected within each party.
B
They are elected by the whole Senate.
C
They are appointed by the president of the Senate.
D
They are appointed by the president pro tempore.
17

Which describes a difference between the duties of House members and the duties of Senate members?

A
House members meet with their constituents while Senate members only meet with other Senate members.
B
Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests.
C
House members serve on committees while Senate members only serve on boards.
D
Senate members hire and manage their staff while House members have no staff to manage.
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Which statement describes the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

A
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
B
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
C
All committees must report daily to the majority leader.
D
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.

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