Question 1

The formal declaration by the appropriate congressional committee that a certain amount of funding may be made available to an agency is called

Accepted Answer

A)  authorization. 
B)  appropriation. 
C)  allocation. 
D)  reconciliation. 
E)  consolidation. 
A)  authorization. 
B)  appropriation. 
C)  allocation. 
D)  reconciliation. 
E)  consolidation. A

Question 2

All of the following are true of the filibuster except

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A)  it may be ended by invoking cloture. 
B)  it can sometimes be bypassed by the reconciliation process. 
C)  the House can overrule a filibuster by a two-thirds supermajority vote. 
D)  traditionally, filibusters were rare. 
E)  we have seen a rise in twenty-first-century filibustering. 
A)  it may be ended by invoking cloture. 
B)  it can sometimes be bypassed by the reconciliation process. 
C)  the House can overrule a filibuster by a two-thirds supermajority vote. 
D)  traditionally, filibusters were rare. 
E)  we have seen a rise in twenty-first-century filibustering. C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a function of Congress?

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A)  spending time serving constituents 
B)  educating the public through hearings and debates 
C)  carrying out and executing the laws it has passed 
D)  representing constituents 
E)  resolving conflicts between different groups 
A)  spending time serving constituents 
B)  educating the public through hearings and debates 
C)  carrying out and executing the laws it has passed 
D)  representing constituents 
E)  resolving conflicts between different groups C

Question 4

After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee, the committee

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A)  to which it has been referred is required to pass the bill on to the entire house. 
B)  is not allowed to make changes in the wording of the bill. 
C)  may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill. 
D)  may give some bills to a subcommittee, although the Constitution requires that subcommittee involvement in legislation not exceed 25 percent of the total congressional workload. 
E)  is required by the Constitution to consult with the president of the United States or the president's officially designated legislative liaison. 
A)  to which it has been referred is required to pass the bill on to the entire house. 
B)  is not allowed to make changes in the wording of the bill. 
C)  may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill. 
D)  may give some bills to a subcommittee, although the Constitution requires that subcommittee involvement in legislation not exceed 25 percent of the total congressional workload. 
E)  is required by the Constitution to consult with the president of the United States or the president's officially designated legislative liaison.

Question 5

The process of suspending the rules of the Senate, thus ending the threat of a filibuster

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A)  has always been favored by Democrats. 
B)  has always been favored by Republicans. 
C)  is known as the nuclear option. 
D)  is very popular with the public at large. 
E)  Both B and C. 
A)  has always been favored by Democrats. 
B)  has always been favored by Republicans. 
C)  is known as the nuclear option. 
D)  is very popular with the public at large. 
E)  Both B and C.

Question 6

A person who is represented by an elected representative or other political appointee is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  registered voter. 
B)  eligible voter. 
C)  constituent. 
D)  apportioned citizen. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  registered voter. 
B)  eligible voter. 
C)  constituent. 
D)  apportioned citizen. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 7

Describe the enumerated or expressed power of Congress.

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The enumerated or expressed powers of Co

Question 8

A temporary legislative committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose is a

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A)  joint committee. 
B)  conference committee. 
C)  standing committee. 
D)  select committee. 
E)  rules committee. 
A)  joint committee. 
B)  conference committee. 
C)  standing committee. 
D)  select committee. 
E)  rules committee.

Question 9

A ______________ is a permanent body established by a house of Congress, while a ______________ is appointed to reconcile difference between two different versions of the same basic bill.

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A)  standing committee; select committee 
B)  joint committee; conference committee 
C)  select committee; standing committee 
D)  standing committee; conference committee 
E)  conference committee; joint committee 
A)  standing committee; select committee 
B)  joint committee; conference committee 
C)  select committee; standing committee 
D)  standing committee; conference committee 
E)  conference committee; joint committee

Question 10

Describe the history of the term gerrymandering and how it has been used in practice.

Accepted Answer

The term "gerrymandering" was first coin

Question 11

Explain the debt ceiling and discuss the ways in which it has become a political tool.

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The answer of Explain the debt ceiling and discuss the...

Question 12

The job of a conference committee is to

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A)  originate appropriations bills. 
B)  reconcile House and Senate versions of a bill. 
C)  set the rules of debate for a bill. 
D)  determine the committee path of a bill. 
E)  override a presidential veto. 
A)  originate appropriations bills. 
B)  reconcile House and Senate versions of a bill. 
C)  set the rules of debate for a bill. 
D)  determine the committee path of a bill. 
E)  override a presidential veto.

Question 13

U.S. House districts have to be as close as possible to equal in population

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A)  in order to make it easier to determine the winners of the several district. 
B)  under the principle of one person, one vote. 
C)  in order for each representative to have equal legislative power. 
D)  in order for each representative to have an equal chance of serving on House committees. 
E)  Both C and D. 
A)  in order to make it easier to determine the winners of the several district. 
B)  under the principle of one person, one vote. 
C)  in order for each representative to have equal legislative power. 
D)  in order for each representative to have an equal chance of serving on House committees. 
E)  Both C and D.

Question 14

Compare and contrast the trustee and instructed-delegate theories of representation.

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The answer of Compare and contrast the trustee and instructed-delegate...

Question 15

One major difference between the House and Senate is the total number of members. As a result

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A)  the House will spend much more time on a bill on the floor as opposed to the Senate. 
B)  the Senate is able to decide on the proper action on a bill quicker than the House. 
C)  a greater number of formal rules are needed to govern activity in the House. 
D)  House members must sit on more committees than Senators. 
E)  a constitutional amendment has been proposed to increase the size of the House and to reduce the numbers in the Senate. 
A)  the House will spend much more time on a bill on the floor as opposed to the Senate. 
B)  the Senate is able to decide on the proper action on a bill quicker than the House. 
C)  a greater number of formal rules are needed to govern activity in the House. 
D)  House members must sit on more committees than Senators. 
E)  a constitutional amendment has been proposed to increase the size of the House and to reduce the numbers in the Senate.

Question 16

The Speaker of the House and the Senate majority leader

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A)  influence committee assignments and schedule legislation for debate. 
B)  are elected to these constitutional jobs by the entire House and Senate. 
C)  are the longest-serving members of the Senate and House. 
D)  are symbolic positions. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  influence committee assignments and schedule legislation for debate. 
B)  are elected to these constitutional jobs by the entire House and Senate. 
C)  are the longest-serving members of the Senate and House. 
D)  are symbolic positions. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 17

A filibuster is

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A)  an attempt to prevent the passage of a bill through the use of unlimited debate. 
B)  an attempt to persuade others to vote for a particular bill in return for a favor at a later date. 
C)  used in the House to force a standing committee to release a bill. 
D)  a method used by the Speaker of the House to promote the majority party's legislation. 
E)  a technique that is unique to the House. 
A)  an attempt to prevent the passage of a bill through the use of unlimited debate. 
B)  an attempt to persuade others to vote for a particular bill in return for a favor at a later date. 
C)  used in the House to force a standing committee to release a bill. 
D)  a method used by the Speaker of the House to promote the majority party's legislation. 
E)  a technique that is unique to the House.

Question 18

A representative who votes in accordance with the wishes of his or her constituency is acting as a(n) __________, while one who pursues the best national interest, regardless of public opinion in his or her constituency, is acting as a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  trustee; delegate 
B)  delegate; trustee 
C)  trustee; ombudsperson 
D)  delegate; ombudsperson 
E)  ombudsperson; trustee 
A)  trustee; delegate 
B)  delegate; trustee 
C)  trustee; ombudsperson 
D)  delegate; ombudsperson 
E)  ombudsperson; trustee

Question 19

Redistricting is

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A)  the allocation of seats in the House to each state after each census. 
B)  the redrawing of district boundaries within each state to ensure equal district populations. 
C)  a court order to hold new elections because of voting irregularities. 
D)  altering a legislative formula that apportions spending among the states. 
E)  normally a bipartisan exercise. 
A)  the allocation of seats in the House to each state after each census. 
B)  the redrawing of district boundaries within each state to ensure equal district populations. 
C)  a court order to hold new elections because of voting irregularities. 
D)  altering a legislative formula that apportions spending among the states. 
E)  normally a bipartisan exercise.

Question 20

All of the following are enumerated or expressed powers except the power to

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A)  impose a variety of taxes. 
B)  coin money. 
C)  declare war. 
D)  create a national bank. 
E)  establish post offices. 
A)  impose a variety of taxes. 
B)  coin money. 
C)  declare war. 
D)  create a national bank. 
E)  establish post offices.

The formal declaration by the appropriate congressional committee that a certain amount of funding may be made available to an agency is called

All of the following are true of the filibuster except

Which of the following is not a function of Congress?

After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee, the committee

The process of suspending the rules of the Senate, thus ending the threat of a filibuster

A person who is represented by an elected representative or other political appointee is called a(n)

Describe the enumerated or expressed power of Congress.

A temporary legislative committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose is a

A is a permanent body established by a house of Congress, while a is appointed to reconcile difference between two different versions of the same basic bill.

Describe the history of the term gerrymandering and how it has been used in practice.

Explain the debt ceiling and discuss the ways in which it has become a political tool.

The job of a conference committee is to

U.S. House districts have to be as close as possible to equal in population

Compare and contrast the trustee and instructed-delegate theories of representation.

One major difference between the House and Senate is the total number of members. As a result

The Speaker of the House and the Senate majority leader

A filibuster is

A representative who votes in accordance with the wishes of his or her constituency is acting as a(n) , while one who pursues the best national interest, regardless of public opinion in his or her constituency, is acting as a(n) .

Redistricting is

All of the following are enumerated or expressed powers except the power to

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

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The formal declaration by the appropriate congressional committee that a certain amount of funding may be made available to an agency is called

All of the following are true of the filibuster except

Which of the following is not a function of Congress?

After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee, the committee

The process of suspending the rules of the Senate, thus ending the threat of a filibuster

A person who is represented by an elected representative or other political appointee is called a(n)

Describe the enumerated or expressed power of Congress.

A temporary legislative committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose is a

A ______________ is a permanent body established by a house of Congress, while a ______________ is appointed to reconcile difference between two different versions of the same basic bill.

Describe the history of the term gerrymandering and how it has been used in practice.

Explain the debt ceiling and discuss the ways in which it has become a political tool.

The job of a conference committee is to

U.S. House districts have to be as close as possible to equal in population

Compare and contrast the trustee and instructed-delegate theories of representation.

One major difference between the House and Senate is the total number of members. As a result

The Speaker of the House and the Senate majority leader

A filibuster is

A representative who votes in accordance with the wishes of his or her constituency is acting as a(n) __________, while one who pursues the best national interest, regardless of public opinion in his or her constituency, is acting as a(n) __________.

Redistricting is

All of the following are enumerated or expressed powers except the power to

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

A is a permanent body established by a house of Congress, while a is appointed to reconcile difference between two different versions of the same basic bill.

A representative who votes in accordance with the wishes of his or her constituency is acting as a(n) , while one who pursues the best national interest, regardless of public opinion in his or her constituency, is acting as a(n) .