Question 1

The Constitution's Article I, Section 9 prohibits all of these EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of enumerated powers. 
B)  the creation of bills of attainder. 
C)  the granting of titles of nobility. 
D)  the suspension of habeas corpus. 
E)  the creation of ex-post facto laws. 
A)  the use of enumerated powers. 
B)  the creation of bills of attainder. 
C)  the granting of titles of nobility. 
D)  the suspension of habeas corpus. 
E)  the creation of ex-post facto laws.

Question 2

Who can introduce a bill?

Accepted Answer

A)  a member of Congress 
B)  a member of the Senate 
C)  a member of either House 
D)  the president 
E)  Anyone can introduce a bill. 
A)  a member of Congress 
B)  a member of the Senate 
C)  a member of either House 
D)  the president 
E)  Anyone can introduce a bill.

Question 3

Using the Framework answers

Accepted Answer

A)  why Democrats continue to support large governmental spending projects. 
B)  why President Bush used the veto to keep congressional spending in check. 
C)  why unified government is an important governmental-level condition for fiscal conservatism. 
D)  why Republicans pushed through an expensive highway bill when they were in control of government. 
E)  why Democrats opposed the highway spending bill. 
A)  why Democrats continue to support large governmental spending projects. 
B)  why President Bush used the veto to keep congressional spending in check. 
C)  why unified government is an important governmental-level condition for fiscal conservatism. 
D)  why Republicans pushed through an expensive highway bill when they were in control of government. 
E)  why Democrats opposed the highway spending bill.

Question 4

Congressional redistricting is required by the US Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Public opinion least influences members of Congress

Accepted Answer

A)  when issues are about public morality. 
B)  on issues of high visibility and public concern. 
C)  when issues are about foreign affairs. 
D)  on issues of low visibility and low public concern. 
E)  on issues of presidential priority. 
A)  when issues are about public morality. 
B)  on issues of high visibility and public concern. 
C)  when issues are about foreign affairs. 
D)  on issues of low visibility and low public concern. 
E)  on issues of presidential priority.

Question 6

Why do incumbents tend to be reelected at such high rates? Is this bad for democracy? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Incumbents tend to be reelected at high

Question 7

Incumbents have many advantages over challengers in congressional elections. One advantage they don't have is

Accepted Answer

A)  easy access to campaign money. 
B)  public funding. 
C)  name recognition by constituents. 
D)  the ability to be present in their districts on a regular basis. 
E)  having a party label. 
A)  easy access to campaign money. 
B)  public funding. 
C)  name recognition by constituents. 
D)  the ability to be present in their districts on a regular basis. 
E)  having a party label.

Question 8

A legislative proposal in Congress designated with "H.R." or "S." would mean it was a

Accepted Answer

A)  bill. 
B)  joint resolution. 
C)  concurrent resolution. 
D)  resolution. 
E)  proclamation. 
A)  bill. 
B)  joint resolution. 
C)  concurrent resolution. 
D)  resolution. 
E)  proclamation.

Question 9

Political party is the best predictor of a legislator's vote decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If a legislator is running far ahead in re-election polls, we might anticipate him or her practicing the ________ model of representation.

Accepted Answer

A)  trustee 
B)  direct 
C)  delegate 
D)  indirect 
E)  presidential 
A)  trustee 
B)  direct 
C)  delegate 
D)  indirect 
E)  presidential

Question 11

The Framers of the American Constitution wanted the ________ branch to be the center of policymaking for the national government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Framers of the American Constitution wanted...

Question 12

Compare the trustee form of representation with the delegate form of representation.

Accepted Answer

A legislator adopting the trustee form w

Question 13

The ranking member is the highest ranking, non-chair member of the majority party on a congressional committee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Supreme Court ruled in 1964 that congressional districts had to be approximately the same size. This ruling was based on the

Accepted Answer

A)  principle of separation of powers. 
B)  protection of political liberty. 
C)  principle of one-person, one-vote. 
D)  principal of equality of result. 
E)  principle of popular sovereignty. 
A)  principle of separation of powers. 
B)  protection of political liberty. 
C)  principle of one-person, one-vote. 
D)  principal of equality of result. 
E)  principle of popular sovereignty.

Question 15

Because members of the Senate and the House come to Washington as representatives of states and districts, the federal system infuses ________ into congressional affairs.

Accepted Answer

A)  "localism" 
B)  tyranny 
C)  compromise 
D)  balance 
E)  "nationalism" 
A)  "localism" 
B)  tyranny 
C)  compromise 
D)  balance 
E)  "nationalism"

Question 16

Equal representation of the states in the Senate violates the democratic principle of political equality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is gerrymandering? Who does it?

Accepted Answer

Gerrymandering is the process of drawing

Question 18

How much are Party committees allowed to give to each congressional candidate per campaign?

Accepted Answer

A)  $1,000 
B)  $3,000 
C)  $5,000 
D)  $10,000 
E)  There is no limit. 
A)  $1,000 
B)  $3,000 
C)  $5,000 
D)  $10,000 
E)  There is no limit.

Question 19

Describe different ways for a legislator to represent his or her constituents. When would we expect to observe different forms of representation? Is one style better than another?

Accepted Answer

There are several different ways for a l

Question 20

Partisanship has ______ since the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A)  been on the rise 
B)  been declining 
C)  remained about the same 
D)  become less important 
E)  become less visible 
A)  been on the rise 
B)  been declining 
C)  remained about the same 
D)  become less important 
E)  become less visible

The Constitution's Article I, Section 9 prohibits all of these EXCEPT

Who can introduce a bill?

Using the Framework answers

Congressional redistricting is required by the US Constitution.

Public opinion least influences members of Congress

Why do incumbents tend to be reelected at such high rates? Is this bad for democracy? Why or why not?

Incumbents have many advantages over challengers in congressional elections. One advantage they don't have is

A legislative proposal in Congress designated with "H.R." or "S." would mean it was a

Political party is the best predictor of a legislator's vote decisions.

If a legislator is running far ahead in re-election polls, we might anticipate him or her practicing the ________ model of representation.

The Framers of the American Constitution wanted the ________ branch to be the center of policymaking for the national government.

Compare the trustee form of representation with the delegate form of representation.

The ranking member is the highest ranking, non-chair member of the majority party on a congressional committee.

The Supreme Court ruled in 1964 that congressional districts had to be approximately the same size. This ruling was based on the

Because members of the Senate and the House come to Washington as representatives of states and districts, the federal system infuses ________ into congressional affairs.

Equal representation of the states in the Senate violates the democratic principle of political equality.

What is gerrymandering? Who does it?

How much are Party committees allowed to give to each congressional candidate per campaign?

Describe different ways for a legislator to represent his or her constituents. When would we expect to observe different forms of representation? Is one style better than another?

Partisanship has ______ since the 1970s.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 11: Congress

The Constitution's Article I, Section 9 prohibits all of these EXCEPT

Who can introduce a bill?

Using the Framework answers

Congressional redistricting is required by the US Constitution.

Public opinion least influences members of Congress

Why do incumbents tend to be reelected at such high rates? Is this bad for democracy? Why or why not?

Incumbents have many advantages over challengers in congressional elections. One advantage they don't have is

A legislative proposal in Congress designated with "H.R." or "S." would mean it was a

Political party is the best predictor of a legislator's vote decisions.

If a legislator is running far ahead in re-election polls, we might anticipate him or her practicing the ________ model of representation.

The Framers of the American Constitution wanted the ________ branch to be the center of policymaking for the national government.

Compare the trustee form of representation with the delegate form of representation.

The ranking member is the highest ranking, non-chair member of the majority party on a congressional committee.

The Supreme Court ruled in 1964 that congressional districts had to be approximately the same size. This ruling was based on the

Because members of the Senate and the House come to Washington as representatives of states and districts, the federal system infuses ________ into congressional affairs.

Equal representation of the states in the Senate violates the democratic principle of political equality.

What is gerrymandering? Who does it?

How much are Party committees allowed to give to each congressional candidate per campaign?

Describe different ways for a legislator to represent his or her constituents. When would we expect to observe different forms of representation? Is one style better than another?

Partisanship has ______ since the 1970s.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters