Congress Quiz

Unique powers of the house

revenue bills, impeachment, elect president in case of tie in electoral college

Leadership Structure House

Speaker of the house, majority and minority leaders, whips

Leadership structure Senate

VP, President Pro Tempore, majority and minority leaders, whips

House Uniqueness

-more formal and more rules (committee)

-more emphasis on domestic policy

Advice and Consent 

Senate’s power of confirmation for treaties and confirming presidential appointments 

Senate Powers

advice and consent, impeachment, elect President if theres a tie

Unique Senate Procedures

Filibuster, cloture, holds, foreign policy

Standing Committee

policy matters

Conference Committee

resolve differences in house and senate version of bill

Select Committee

specific purpose (like watergate)

Joint Committee

both houses