The Senate - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Which statement is true about joint committees?

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B: They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies.

Question 2

Which statement about the Senate’s role in federal appointments is correct?

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B: The Senate can approve or deny an appointment without explanation.

Question 3

The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

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A: approve international treaties.

Question 4

How many senators represent each state?

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D: two

Question 5

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

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A: Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests.

Question 6

The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

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C: approve international treaties.

Question 7

Which group or individual within the Senate has the most power over what legislation is put on the agenda and whether it is passed?

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D: the majority party

Question 8

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

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C: the Senate conducts the impeachment trial.

Question 9

How many senators represent each state?

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B: two

Question 10

Which group or individual within the Senate has the most power over what legislation is put on the agenda and whether it is passed?

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B: the majority party

The Senate - Quiz Quiz Answers