American government

The relationship between Congress and the United States as a whole, and whether the institution itself represents the American people is

collective representation

A committee with members from both houses of congress where they work out the details of a bill passed on both floors.

conference committee

When the President makes an appoint to the court, they have to be confirmed by

the Senate

In the House of Representatives, the key leadership figure is the

Speaker of the House.

Where is the real work of Congress done?

In the committees in both houses

Which of the following is NOT a power given to Congress?

Punish law breakers

Every department in the executive has a congressional committee charged with oversight powers

True

Any representative legislative body that consists of two separate chambers or houses is called

bicameral.

In the Senate, a filibuster can be ended by invoking

cloture.

A senator can use the rule of unlimited debate to postpone the vote on a bill. This is known as a

filibuster

The powers not specifically detailed in the U.S. Constitution but inferred as necessary to achieve the objectives of the national government.

implied powers

What type of debate in the Senate only requires a majority for cloture?

judicial nominees

The efforts of senators and representatives to bring federally funded projects, grants, and contracts that primarily benefit the constituencies of a single district or state is called

pork barreling.

What tends to be the main function of congressional whips?

to persuade party members to toe the party line

Each state has __________ senators elected every __________ years

two; six