Exam 11: The Congress

Under Article I, Section 4, of the Constitution, _________ control the "Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives." A) appellate courts B) town mayors C) state legislatures D) state governors

Leadershipand organization in both chambers of Congress are based on:

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

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

The use of unlimited debate in the Senate to obstruct legislation is called _________. A) gerrymandering B) overriding C) filibustering D) impeaching

If the leadership in either chamber of Congress believes that an acceptable compromise with the other chamber is impossible, then:

Which of the following statements is true of the House of Representatives?

Identify a true statement about the Speaker of the House.

When a committee chairperson sets a bill aside to ignore it rather than to send it to a subcommittee, the bill has been _____.

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?

In the context of the budgeting process, explain authorization and appropriation.

Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution states that the president may appoint certain officers of the United States " with the Advice and Consent of the Senate. " The Constitution leaves the precise nature of how the Senate will give this " advice and consent " up to the lawmakers .

Which of the following is an example of an entitlement program?

Identify a true statement about the Senate.

The presiding officer in the House of Representatives is the: