The Senate — Quiz

Question 1

Which statement is true about joint committees?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies.

Question 2

The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

Revolt · Accepted Answer

approve international treaties.

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the majority party

Question 5

How many senators represent each state?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

two

Question 6

Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate

Question 7

Which statement describes the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.

Question 8

How are the Senate leaders chosen?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are elected within each party.

Question 9

Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate

Question 10

Which statement is true about joint committees?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies.

The Senate — Quiz Answers