| A | B |
|---|
| The party out of power or holds fewer seats in Congress? | Minority Party |
| The party in power, holds the most seats in Congress? | Majoirty |
| The most power member of the lower house of Congress? | Speaker of the House |
| The officer in charge of the Senate? | Vice-President |
| Who is the President of the Senate? | Vice-President |
| When can the President of the Senate vote? | in case a tie |
| Who takes over for the President of the Senate when they are unable to attend a session? | President Pro Tempore |
| What committee operates from session to session? | Standing Committee |
| What type of committee would be set up to investigate special topics or isssues? | Select Committee |
| What type of committee is made of members of both houses? | Joint Committee |
| What type of committee works out the differences between Bills? | Conference Committees |
| What are committee assignments based on? | SENIORITY |
| How does a Bill begin? | Idea |
| How many times is s a bill read on the floor of each house? | 3 |
| How many times is a bill voted on, on the floor of each house? | 3 |
| How many times does a Bill enter into committee in each House? | 2 |
| What are the 5 things that can happen to a bill? | 1. Pass as is, 2. Make changes and Pass, 3. Replace completely, 4. Ignore it, 5. Kill it |
| What stage would a rider be added to a bill? | Committee |
| To talk a bill until sponsorship is removed? | Filibuster |
| A vote to end a debate on a bill? | Cloture |
| What is a compromise bill? | A bill that leaves the Conference committee to the floor of both houses |
