Question 1

A _______ is an elected official who cannot serve beyond the current term of office.

Accepted Answer

A)  lame duck 
B)  gerrymander 
C)  trustee 
D)  politico 
A)  lame duck 
B)  gerrymander 
C)  trustee 
D)  politico A

Question 2

Legislative reforms and modernization have led to state legislatures with which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  greater professionalization of the legislative career, increased polarization of the legislative process, and more fragmentation of the legislative institution 
B)  decreased professionalization of the legislative career, decreased polarization of the legislative process, and more fragmentation of the legislative institution 
C)  greater professionalization of the legislative career, decreased polarization of the legislative process, and less fragmentation of the legislative institution 
D)  decreased professionalization of the legislative career, increased polarization of the legislative process, and more fragmentation of the legislative institution 
A)  greater professionalization of the legislative career, increased polarization of the legislative process, and more fragmentation of the legislative institution 
B)  decreased professionalization of the legislative career, decreased polarization of the legislative process, and more fragmentation of the legislative institution 
C)  greater professionalization of the legislative career, decreased polarization of the legislative process, and less fragmentation of the legislative institution 
D)  decreased professionalization of the legislative career, increased polarization of the legislative process, and more fragmentation of the legislative institution A

Question 3

The workhorse of the legislature is _______, which provides a structure for organizing the process of making laws.

Accepted Answer

A)  the judiciary 
B)  the committee 
C)  the full chamber 
D)  the party caucus 
A)  the judiciary 
B)  the committee 
C)  the full chamber 
D)  the party caucus B

Question 4

Unlike in the U.S. Congress, committees in state legislatures have very little to do with policymaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In Vieth v. Jubelirer (2004), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that

Accepted Answer

A)  states must include minority districts to ensure minority representation. 
B)  race cannot be considered in drawing district maps. 
C)  reliance on partisan considerations remains an appropriate redistricting option. 
D)  Georgia had failed to include enough minority districts to pass court scrutiny. 
A)  states must include minority districts to ensure minority representation. 
B)  race cannot be considered in drawing district maps. 
C)  reliance on partisan considerations remains an appropriate redistricting option. 
D)  Georgia had failed to include enough minority districts to pass court scrutiny.

Question 6

New Hampshire scored two firsts in 2009: the first state with a female majority in a legislative chamber and the first state to have women lead both the house and senate together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the proposed benefits of term limits? Have these benefits been realized? Take a stand on this issue and argue in favor or against term limits.

Accepted Answer

The proposed benefits of term limits inc

Question 8

Redistricting of state legislative and the state's congressional districts happens every

Accepted Answer

A)  twenty years and must be based on the U.S. census. 
B)  twenty years and is based purely on political considerations. 
C)  ten years unless the state constitution provides otherwise. 
D)  ten years and must be based on the U.S. census. 
A)  twenty years and must be based on the U.S. census. 
B)  twenty years and is based purely on political considerations. 
C)  ten years unless the state constitution provides otherwise. 
D)  ten years and must be based on the U.S. census.

Question 9

The process of creatively designing a legislative district, usually to enhance the electoral fortunes of the party in power is called

Accepted Answer

A)  redistricting. 
B)  gerrymandering. 
C)  reapportionment. 
D)  malapportionment. 
A)  redistricting. 
B)  gerrymandering. 
C)  reapportionment. 
D)  malapportionment.

Question 10

Gerrymandering refers to the process of creatively designing a legislative district to enhance the electoral fortunes of the party in power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All state legislatures are bicameral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The acronym FAIIR represents the five characteristics of an ideal legislature, which are

Accepted Answer

A)  functional, accountable, informed, independent, and representative. 
B)  feasible, accurate, intelligent, independent, and rigorous. 
C)  functional, accurate, interesting, informed, regulated. 
D)  fair, accountable, invested, interesting, rigorous. 
A)  functional, accountable, informed, independent, and representative. 
B)  feasible, accurate, intelligent, independent, and rigorous. 
C)  functional, accurate, interesting, informed, regulated. 
D)  fair, accountable, invested, interesting, rigorous.

Question 13

During the 1970s, fundamental reforms occurred throughout the country because state legislatures sought to increase their capacity and become more professional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the effects of the decisions in Baker v. Carr (1962) and Reynolds v. Sims (1964) in terms of the types of legislators elected to the state legislatures and their influence in policy outcomes since their rulings over 50 years ago.

Accepted Answer

The decisions in Baker v. Carr (1962) an

Question 15

Cory is a legislator who relies on his own judgment and conscience rather than following the "will of the district" that he represents. Cory is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an instructed delegate. 
B)  a trustee. 
C)  a politico. 
D)  a journeyman. 
A)  an instructed delegate. 
B)  a trustee. 
C)  a politico. 
D)  a journeyman.

Question 16

In approximately one-third of the states, if the governor does not sign or veto the act and the legislature has adjourned, the act dies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There are more than 12,000 state legislators in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the legislative veto is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a legislative oversight power that has been found unconstitutional by federal and state courts because it violates the separation of powers. 
B)  It is the legislature's only influence over agency implementation of a policy. 
C)  It is legislative oversight power that is rapidly gaining popularity in all of the states. 
D)  It is a sunset legislation oversight power by which legislatures control budgetary allocations to state agencies. 
A)  It is a legislative oversight power that has been found unconstitutional by federal and state courts because it violates the separation of powers. 
B)  It is the legislature's only influence over agency implementation of a policy. 
C)  It is legislative oversight power that is rapidly gaining popularity in all of the states. 
D)  It is a sunset legislation oversight power by which legislatures control budgetary allocations to state agencies.

Question 19

New Hampshire pays its legislators the lowest salary in the nation, about $100 per year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The average size of a state house is about 100 members, while the average state senate is currently 40 members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A _______ is an elected official who cannot serve beyond the current term of office.

Legislative reforms and modernization have led to state legislatures with which of the following characteristics?

The workhorse of the legislature is _______, which provides a structure for organizing the process of making laws.

Unlike in the U.S. Congress, committees in state legislatures have very little to do with policymaking.

In Vieth v. Jubelirer (2004), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that

New Hampshire scored two firsts in 2009: the first state with a female majority in a legislative chamber and the first state to have women lead both the house and senate together.

What are the proposed benefits of term limits? Have these benefits been realized? Take a stand on this issue and argue in favor or against term limits.

Redistricting of state legislative and the state's congressional districts happens every

The process of creatively designing a legislative district, usually to enhance the electoral fortunes of the party in power is called

Gerrymandering refers to the process of creatively designing a legislative district to enhance the electoral fortunes of the party in power.

All state legislatures are bicameral.

The acronym FAIIR represents the five characteristics of an ideal legislature, which are

During the 1970s, fundamental reforms occurred throughout the country because state legislatures sought to increase their capacity and become more professional.

Explain the effects of the decisions in Baker v. Carr (1962) and Reynolds v. Sims (1964) in terms of the types of legislators elected to the state legislatures and their influence in policy outcomes since their rulings over 50 years ago.

Cory is a legislator who relies on his own judgment and conscience rather than following the "will of the district" that he represents. Cory is an example of

In approximately one-third of the states, if the governor does not sign or veto the act and the legislature has adjourned, the act dies.

There are more than 12,000 state legislators in the United States.

Which of the following statements about the legislative veto is true?

New Hampshire pays its legislators the lowest salary in the nation, about $100 per year.

The average size of a state house is about 100 members, while the average state senate is currently 40 members.

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Exam 6: State Legislatures

A _______ is an elected official who cannot serve beyond the current term of office.

Legislative reforms and modernization have led to state legislatures with which of the following characteristics?

The workhorse of the legislature is _______, which provides a structure for organizing the process of making laws.

Unlike in the U.S. Congress, committees in state legislatures have very little to do with policymaking.

In Vieth v. Jubelirer (2004), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that

New Hampshire scored two firsts in 2009: the first state with a female majority in a legislative chamber and the first state to have women lead both the house and senate together.

What are the proposed benefits of term limits? Have these benefits been realized? Take a stand on this issue and argue in favor or against term limits.

Redistricting of state legislative and the state's congressional districts happens every

The process of creatively designing a legislative district, usually to enhance the electoral fortunes of the party in power is called

Gerrymandering refers to the process of creatively designing a legislative district to enhance the electoral fortunes of the party in power.

All state legislatures are bicameral.

The acronym FAIIR represents the five characteristics of an ideal legislature, which are

During the 1970s, fundamental reforms occurred throughout the country because state legislatures sought to increase their capacity and become more professional.

Explain the effects of the decisions in Baker v. Carr (1962) and Reynolds v. Sims (1964) in terms of the types of legislators elected to the state legislatures and their influence in policy outcomes since their rulings over 50 years ago.

Cory is a legislator who relies on his own judgment and conscience rather than following the "will of the district" that he represents. Cory is an example of

In approximately one-third of the states, if the governor does not sign or veto the act and the legislature has adjourned, the act dies.

There are more than 12,000 state legislators in the United States.

Which of the following statements about the legislative veto is true?

New Hampshire pays its legislators the lowest salary in the nation, about $100 per year.

The average size of a state house is about 100 members, while the average state senate is currently 40 members.

New Directions for State and Local Governments

Federalism and the States

State Constitutions

Citizen Participation and Elections

Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Campaigns

Governors

Public Administration: Budgeting and Service Delivery

The Judiciary

State Local Relations

Local Government: Structure and Leadership

Taxing and Spending

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