Which of the following is not a resource available to members of the House and Senate?
a. Franking
b. Gifts from constituents
c. Access to the Congressional Budget Office and the Congressional Research Service
d. Information and research
Question -2-A senator's Official Personnel and Office Expense Account is calculated based on
a. state population and distance from Washington, D.C.
b. state population and committee assignment.
c. committee assignment and distance from Washington, D.C.
d. committee assignment and number of staff members.
Question -3-The two most powerful committees in Congress are the House of Representatives
a. Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.
b. International Relations Committee and the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.
c. International Relations Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.
d. Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.
Question -4-Which is the best description of a select committee?
a. A select committee is called together to handle issues that come up for a short period of time or to handle a particular investigation.
b. A select committee is established by a resolution of a chamber of Congress; it can conduct investigations and studies and consider legislation.
c. A select committee is continuously in operation to handle bills on a regular basis.
d. A select committee has members from both the House and the Senate.
Question -5-Which of the following is not a basic type of committee?
a. Standing
b. Revenue
c. Joint
d. Select
Question -6-The committee system in Congress is
a. developed over time to organize the lawmaking process.
b. led by the party that holds the minority.
c. specifically detailed in the Constitution.
d. not used to create national policy.
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