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

A
The Senate must approve the appointment by a vote of two-thirds of the Senate.
B
The Senate recruits and interviews candidates for federal appointments.
C
The Senate hires investigators to determine a nominee’s qualifications.
D
The Senate can approve or deny an appointment without explanation.
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What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different?

A
The differences immediately cause the bill to die and it doesn’t go any farther.
B
The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee.
C
Each version is voted on in a joint session with all members of the House and Senate.
D
The Senate can pass its version by majority vote, and the bill then goes to the president.
3

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

A
single year.
B
two years.
C
four years.
D
six years.
4

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

A
House members serve on committees while Senate members only serve on boards.
B
House members meet with their constituents while Senate members only meet with other Senate members.
C
Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests.
D
Senate members hire and manage their staff while House members have no staff to manage.

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