Congress Review (Things I need to master) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most powerful position in the House of Representatives?

A

Speaker

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2
Q

Who is the most powerful person in the House of Representatives?

A

Kevin McCarthy

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3
Q

All ___ or ___ bills must originate in the House of Representatives

A

Revenue
Tax

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4
Q

What position is the most powerful in the Senate?

A

Majority Leader

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5
Q

In an impeachment trial the Senate is the

A

Jury

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6
Q

Only 1/3 of the Senate are up for reelection at any given time this means that the Senate is a ________ body

A

Continuous

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7
Q

Most bills do not even go to the floor for debate they are

A

pigenhold/die in committee

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8
Q

The budget approval process falls under which role/power of Congress?

A

Conference Committee

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9
Q

Who is the speaker of the House?

A

Kevin McCarthy

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10
Q

Who is the Senate Majority Leadership?

A

Chuck Schumer

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11
Q

Who is the Senate Minority Floor Leader?

A

Mitch McConnell

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12
Q

In an impeachment trial the House of Representatives is the

A

Judge

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