The House of Representatives-Quiz

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

435

How can the Senate limit the power of the House?

By not approving the House's bills

What role does the House of Representative have in the impeachment process?

It brings charges against an official to remove the person from office.

What is the hierarchy in the structure of the House?

The Speaker is at the top, and the members are at the bottom.

What is the last step in the lawmaking process?

The president has to sign it.

Which statement describes joint committees?

They contain members from both major political parties.

How does the Speaker exercise power over a committee?

by appointing the chair and a majority of the members

For a piece of legislation to proceed to the Senate, it needs a certain number of votes. Whose job is it to organize votes by members within each party?

the whip

Which of these is an exclusive power of the House of Representatives?

to impeach a government official

Read the quote from a member of the House. in order to do our job well, we spend a lot of time meeting with people who live in our states to tell them about what is happening in government and to listen to their ideas about how to improve life in our country. to which duty of a House member does this quote most likely refer?

to meet with constituents in Washington D.C. and in the district