Question 1

_____ is the second part of the budgeting process in which Congress determines how many dollars will actually be spent in a given year on a particular government activity.

Accepted Answer

A) Entitlement 
B) Authorization 
C) Appropriation 
D) Adjudication 
E) Apportionment 
A) Entitlement 
B) Authorization 
C) Appropriation 
D) Adjudication 
E) Apportionment C

Question 2

The Senate brings a bill to the floor by:

Accepted Answer

A) the nuclear option. 
B) unanimous consent. 
C) invoking a cloture. 
D) filibustering. 
E) exercising a pocket veto. 
A) the nuclear option. 
B) unanimous consent. 
C) invoking a cloture. 
D) filibustering. 
E) exercising a pocket veto. B

Question 3

In the context of congressional elections, which of the following is true of term limits?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no limit on the number of terms a senator or representative can serve. 
B) The president can serve only one term in office. 
C) A senator or representative can serve for no more than two terms in office. 
D) The Supreme Court has ruled that state-level attempts to impose term limits on members of the U.S. House or Senate are constitutional. 
E) A senator can serve a two-year term, whereas a representative can serve a six-year term. 
A) There is no limit on the number of terms a senator or representative can serve. 
B) The president can serve only one term in office. 
C) A senator or representative can serve for no more than two terms in office. 
D) The Supreme Court has ruled that state-level attempts to impose term limits on members of the U.S. House or Senate are constitutional. 
E) A senator can serve a two-year term, whereas a representative can serve a six-year term. A

Question 4

Explain the trustee and instructed-delegate views of representation. Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Under the trustee vie

Question 5

In 1842, Congress passed an act that required all states to send representatives to Congress from _____.

Accepted Answer

A) public districts 
B) state-held districts 
C) representative districts 
D) anonymous-member districts 
E) single-member districts 
A) public districts 
B) state-held districts 
C) representative districts 
D) anonymous-member districts 
E) single-member districts

Question 6

Under which of the following programs are Social Security benefits provided to people?

Accepted Answer

A) Apportionment programs 
B) Entitlement programs 
C) Beneficial grant programs 
D) Filibustering programs 
E) Debt ceiling programs 
A) Apportionment programs 
B) Entitlement programs 
C) Beneficial grant programs 
D) Filibustering programs 
E) Debt ceiling programs

Question 7

Which of the following is a difference between senators and representatives?

Accepted Answer

A) Senators mirror the views of their constituents, regardless of their opinions, whereas representatives follow their own ideals. 
B) Senators are elected to represent all of the people in a state, whereas representatives are elected by the voters of a particular area. 
C) Senators are elected every second year by popular vote, whereas representatives are elected every six years by popular vote. 
D) Senators must be at least twenty-five years of age, whereas representatives must be at least thirty years of age. 
E) Senators need not be residents of the state from which they are elected, whereas representatives must be legal residents of the state from which they are elected. 
A) Senators mirror the views of their constituents, regardless of their opinions, whereas representatives follow their own ideals. 
B) Senators are elected to represent all of the people in a state, whereas representatives are elected by the voters of a particular area. 
C) Senators are elected every second year by popular vote, whereas representatives are elected every six years by popular vote. 
D) Senators must be at least twenty-five years of age, whereas representatives must be at least thirty years of age. 
E) Senators need not be residents of the state from which they are elected, whereas representatives must be legal residents of the state from which they are elected.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of impeachment?

Accepted Answer

A) After a vote to impeach in the full House, an accused official is tried in the Senate. 
B) The president has the power to impeach and remove from office the members of Congress. 
C) Impeachment involves holding a debate for the purpose of preventing action on a bill. 
D) Only civil officers, such as federal judges, can be removed by impeachment. 
E) An accused official is removed from office only if he or she is convicted by a one-third majority vote of the Senate. 
A) After a vote to impeach in the full House, an accused official is tried in the Senate. 
B) The president has the power to impeach and remove from office the members of Congress. 
C) Impeachment involves holding a debate for the purpose of preventing action on a bill. 
D) Only civil officers, such as federal judges, can be removed by impeachment. 
E) An accused official is removed from office only if he or she is convicted by a one-third majority vote of the Senate.

Question 9

In the context of the bicameral legislature of Congress, the framers of the U.S. Constitution:

Accepted Answer

A) created the House of Representatives to represent the people. 
B) fixed the membership of the Senate at 435. 
C) fixed the membership of the House of Representatives at 100. 
D) created an independent committee to serve as a check on the powers of the House and the Senate. 
E) assigned less number of senators to smaller states than the larger states. 
A) created the House of Representatives to represent the people. 
B) fixed the membership of the Senate at 435. 
C) fixed the membership of the House of Representatives at 100. 
D) created an independent committee to serve as a check on the powers of the House and the Senate. 
E) assigned less number of senators to smaller states than the larger states.

Question 10

In the past, members of Congress often took advantage of the vote to raise the debt ceiling to _____, to show off their opposition to federal spending.

Accepted Answer

A) cloture 
B) filibuster 
C) caucus 
D) grandstand 
E) apportion 
A) cloture 
B) filibuster 
C) caucus 
D) grandstand 
E) apportion

Question 11

Opponents of racial gerrymandering argue that race-based districting is unconstitutional because it violates the _____ clause.

Accepted Answer

A) equal protection 
B) equal participation 
C) equal appropriation 
D) equal apportionment 
E) equal representation 
A) equal protection 
B) equal participation 
C) equal appropriation 
D) equal apportionment 
E) equal representation

Question 12

Describe how the power of incumbency works. Also, explain the advantages that incumbents have that can aid their reelection.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The power of incumben

Question 13

The Supreme Court has ruled that state-level attempts to impose__________on members of the U.S. House or Senate are unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

A) age limits 
B) term limits 
C) cloture limits 
D) participation limits 
E) vote limits 
A) age limits 
B) term limits 
C) cloture limits 
D) participation limits 
E) vote limits

Question 14

Which of the following is a spending provision inserted into legislation that benefits only a small number of people?

Accepted Answer

A) A fringe benefit 
B) A filibuster 
C) An earmark 
D) A veto 
E) A subpoena 
A) A fringe benefit 
B) A filibuster 
C) An earmark 
D) A veto 
E) A subpoena

Question 15

Which of the following is a true statement about the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) House members are chosen from the entire state, whereas the Senate members are chosen from local districts. 
B) The House has only 100 members, whereas the Senate has 435 voting members. 
C) The House has fewer rules and restrictions, whereas the Senate has more formal rules. 
D) The House permits limited debate, whereas the Senate permits extended debate. 
E) The House is characterized by national leadership, whereas the Senate is characterized by local leadership. 
A) House members are chosen from the entire state, whereas the Senate members are chosen from local districts. 
B) The House has only 100 members, whereas the Senate has 435 voting members. 
C) The House has fewer rules and restrictions, whereas the Senate has more formal rules. 
D) The House permits limited debate, whereas the Senate permits extended debate. 
E) The House is characterized by national leadership, whereas the Senate is characterized by local leadership.

Question 16

A "new" Congress convenes:

Accepted Answer

A) every five years. 
B) in January of every odd-numbered year. 
C) in November of every odd-numbered year. 
D) every six years. 
E) in March of every even-numbered year. 
A) every five years. 
B) in January of every odd-numbered year. 
C) in November of every odd-numbered year. 
D) every six years. 
E) in March of every even-numbered year.

Question 17

In the context of gerrymandering, _____ make congressional races less competitive.

Accepted Answer

A) packing and cracking 
B) filibustering and cloture 
C) pigeonholing and lobbying 
D) pocket veto and line-item veto 
E) authorization and appropriation 
A) packing and cracking 
B) filibustering and cloture 
C) pigeonholing and lobbying 
D) pocket veto and line-item veto 
E) authorization and appropriation

Question 18

As a result of the rule limiting the size of the House of Representatives to _____ members, U.S. congressional districts on average now have very substantial populations.

Accepted Answer

A) 535 
B) 100 
C) 335 
D) 435 
E) 150 
A) 535 
B) 100 
C) 335 
D) 435 
E) 150

Question 19

Identify a true statement about the Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) The Senate has the power of "advice and consent" on presidential appointments and treaties. 
B) Senate members are chosen from local districts for two-year terms by popular vote. 
C) The Senate originates bills for raising revenues. 
D) Senate members have less prestige and media attention than House members. 
E) The Senate has local or narrow leadership. 
A) The Senate has the power of "advice and consent" on presidential appointments and treaties. 
B) Senate members are chosen from local districts for two-year terms by popular vote. 
C) The Senate originates bills for raising revenues. 
D) Senate members have less prestige and media attention than House members. 
E) The Senate has local or narrow leadership.

Question 20

Which of the following is a common requirement that must be met by a person to either become a member of the House of Representatives or be elected to the Senate?

Accepted Answer

A) In both cases, the person must have a master's degree in law. 
B) In both cases, the person must be a legal resident of the state from which he or she is to be elected. 
C) In both cases, the person must have been a citizen of the United States for at least five years before his or her election. 
D) In both cases, the person must own property in the United States. 
E) In both cases, the person must be at least twenty-five years of age. 
A) In both cases, the person must have a master's degree in law. 
B) In both cases, the person must be a legal resident of the state from which he or she is to be elected. 
C) In both cases, the person must have been a citizen of the United States for at least five years before his or her election. 
D) In both cases, the person must own property in the United States. 
E) In both cases, the person must be at least twenty-five years of age.

_____ is the second part of the budgeting process in which Congress determines how many dollars will actually be spent in a given year on a particular government activity.

The Senate brings a bill to the floor by:

In the context of congressional elections, which of the following is true of term limits?

Explain the trustee and instructed-delegate views of representation. Give an example of each.

In 1842, Congress passed an act that required all states to send representatives to Congress from _____.

Under which of the following programs are Social Security benefits provided to people?

Which of the following is a difference between senators and representatives?

Which of the following statements is true of impeachment?

In the context of the bicameral legislature of Congress, the framers of the U.S. Constitution:

In the past, members of Congress often took advantage of the vote to raise the debt ceiling to _____, to show off their opposition to federal spending.

Opponents of racial gerrymandering argue that race-based districting is unconstitutional because it violates the _____ clause.

Describe how the power of incumbency works. Also, explain the advantages that incumbents have that can aid their reelection.

The Supreme Court has ruled that state-level attempts to impose__________on members of the U.S. House or Senate are unconstitutional.

Which of the following is a spending provision inserted into legislation that benefits only a small number of people?

Which of the following is a true statement about the House of Representatives and the Senate.

A "new" Congress convenes:

In the context of gerrymandering, _____ make congressional races less competitive.

As a result of the rule limiting the size of the House of Representatives to _____ members, U.S. congressional districts on average now have very substantial populations.

Identify a true statement about the Senate.

Which of the following is a common requirement that must be met by a person to either become a member of the House of Representatives or be elected to the Senate?

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Exam 11: The Congress

_____ is the second part of the budgeting process in which Congress determines how many dollars will actually be spent in a given year on a particular government activity.

The Senate brings a bill to the floor by:

In the context of congressional elections, which of the following is true of term limits?

Explain the trustee and instructed-delegate views of representation. Give an example of each.

In 1842, Congress passed an act that required all states to send representatives to Congress from _____.

Under which of the following programs are Social Security benefits provided to people?

Which of the following is a difference between senators and representatives?

Which of the following statements is true of impeachment?

In the context of the bicameral legislature of Congress, the framers of the U.S. Constitution:

In the past, members of Congress often took advantage of the vote to raise the debt ceiling to _____, to show off their opposition to federal spending.

Opponents of racial gerrymandering argue that race-based districting is unconstitutional because it violates the _____ clause.

Describe how the power of incumbency works. Also, explain the advantages that incumbents have that can aid their reelection.

The Supreme Court has ruled that state-level attempts to impose__________on members of the U.S. House or Senate are unconstitutional.

Which of the following is a spending provision inserted into legislation that benefits only a small number of people?

Which of the following is a true statement about the House of Representatives and the Senate.

A "new" Congress convenes:

In the context of gerrymandering, _____ make congressional races less competitive.

As a result of the rule limiting the size of the House of Representatives to _____ members, U.S. congressional districts on average now have very substantial populations.

Identify a true statement about the Senate.

Which of the following is a common requirement that must be met by a person to either become a member of the House of Representatives or be elected to the Senate?

America in the Twenty-First Century

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Politics and the Media

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiaciary

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

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