The Senate

Question 1

Which statement is true about joint committees?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They contain members from both political parties.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

Whose power in the Senate is most similar to the power of the Speaker of the House?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Senate Majority Leader

Question 5

How are the Senate leaders chosen?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are elected within each party.

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Senate can approve or deny an appointment without explanation.

Question 7

Which statement correctly describes the Senate?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There are a total of one hundred members of the Senate.

Question 8

What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee.

Question 9

Every __________ one-third of all Senate seats are up for election.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

two years.

Question 10

A senator’s term of office is

Revolt · Accepted Answer

six years.

The Senate Answers