Question 1

A filibuster is

Accepted Answer

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 2

All of the following are true of reconciliation  $\bold{except}$

Accepted Answer

A)  traditionally, the use of reconciliation is rare. 
B)  budget bills can be handled under special rules that prevent filibusters. 
C)  reconciliation can be used to circumvent the Constitution. 
D)  reconciliation is sometimes used when the majority party in the U.S. Senate does not have sixty votes on a measure. 
E)  under the rules, reconciliation is only to be used on budget matters. 
A)  traditionally, the use of reconciliation is rare. 
B)  budget bills can be handled under special rules that prevent filibusters. 
C)  reconciliation can be used to circumvent the Constitution. 
D)  reconciliation is sometimes used when the majority party in the U.S. Senate does not have sixty votes on a measure. 
E)  under the rules, reconciliation is only to be used on budget matters.

Question 3

All of the following are true of the Senate $\bold{except}$

Accepted Answer

A)  the Senate has a tradition of unlimited debate as a blocking tactic. 
B)  the Senate can end debate by invoking cloture. 
C)  the Senate cannot pass budget bills without first allowing a filibuster. 
D)  the Senate can circumvent a filibuster by using reconciliation. 
E)  the Senate use of filibuster has expanded. 
A)  the Senate has a tradition of unlimited debate as a blocking tactic. 
B)  the Senate can end debate by invoking cloture. 
C)  the Senate cannot pass budget bills without first allowing a filibuster. 
D)  the Senate can circumvent a filibuster by using reconciliation. 
E)  the Senate use of filibuster has expanded.

Question 4

Describe the enumerated or expressed power of Congress.

Accepted Answer

The enumerated or expressed powers of Co

Question 5

Gerrymandering

Accepted Answer

A)  is typically used by congressional and state political party leaders to shape voting districts in such a way as to increase the chances of winning more seats. 
B)  employs two main techniques; packing and cracking. 
C)  is even more accurate due to the advances of computer technology. 
D)  helps protect the seats of incumbents. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  is typically used by congressional and state political party leaders to shape voting districts in such a way as to increase the chances of winning more seats. 
B)  employs two main techniques; packing and cracking. 
C)  is even more accurate due to the advances of computer technology. 
D)  helps protect the seats of incumbents. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 6

A representative who is performing the role of a trustee

Accepted Answer

A)  votes in the interest of his or her home constituents. 
B)  votes in support of his or her political party agenda. 
C)  votes on the basis of his or her own conscience in the broad interests of society. 
D)  votes in accordance with opinion polls. 
E)  votes based on vote trades. 
A)  votes in the interest of his or her home constituents. 
B)  votes in support of his or her political party agenda. 
C)  votes on the basis of his or her own conscience in the broad interests of society. 
D)  votes in accordance with opinion polls. 
E)  votes based on vote trades.

Question 7

The most important committees in Congress are _________ committees, permanent bodies that possess an expertise resulting from their jurisdiction over certain policy areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  standing 
B)  select 
C)  joint 
D)  conference 
E)  legislative 
A)  standing 
B)  select 
C)  joint 
D)  conference 
E)  legislative

Question 8

The real leadership power in the Senate rests in the hands of the

Accepted Answer

A)  president of the Senate. 
B)  president pro tempore of the Senate. 
C)  senator designate selected by the president. 
D)  Senate majority leader. 
E)  speaker of the Senate. 
A)  president of the Senate. 
B)  president pro tempore of the Senate. 
C)  senator designate selected by the president. 
D)  Senate majority leader. 
E)  speaker of the Senate.

Question 9

If the race for congressional seats were more competitive

Accepted Answer

A)  candidates would likely become more extreme in their positions. 
B)  the gerrymandering of district lines would be increased. 
C)  extreme partisanship would be reduced because winning candidates would need to find a broader appeal to voters outside their party. 
D)  higher turnover would increase the number of experienced members in the U.S. House of Representatives. 
E)  incumbents would be able to spend less on campaign ads. 
A)  candidates would likely become more extreme in their positions. 
B)  the gerrymandering of district lines would be increased. 
C)  extreme partisanship would be reduced because winning candidates would need to find a broader appeal to voters outside their party. 
D)  higher turnover would increase the number of experienced members in the U.S. House of Representatives. 
E)  incumbents would be able to spend less on campaign ads.

Question 10

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.

Question 11

All of the following are true of Congress $\bold{except}$

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a bicameral legislative body. 
B)  it is held in high esteem by the public. 
C)  members spend considerable time serving constituents. 
D)  its functions include lawmaking and oversight. 
E)  its individual members are valued by home district voters. 
A)  it is a bicameral legislative body. 
B)  it is held in high esteem by the public. 
C)  members spend considerable time serving constituents. 
D)  its functions include lawmaking and oversight. 
E)  its individual members are valued by home district voters.

Question 12

The federal government operates on a fiscal year that runs from

Accepted Answer

A)  January to December. 
B)  April to March. 
C)  October to September. 
D)  July to June. 
E)  September to August. 
A)  January to December. 
B)  April to March. 
C)  October to September. 
D)  July to June. 
E)  September to August.

Question 13

Compare the House of Representatives and the Senate by discussing four ways in which they are different.

Accepted Answer

The House of Representatives and the Sen

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

In U.S. politics, Gerrymandering involve

Question 15

Explain the roles played by the members of the House and Senate leadership.

Accepted Answer

Following are the roles that are played

Question 16

All of the following statements are true about gerrymandering $\bold{except}$

Accepted Answer

A)  the issue of gerrymandering has been resolved. 
B)  the term originates with tactics used by a governor of Massachusetts named Gerry. 
C)  the tactic of gerrymandering is used to create districts to the advantage of one political party or another. 
D)  the tactic of gerrymandering has been used for racial discrimination. 
E)  the practice can cause excessive manipulation of the shape of a district. 
A)  the issue of gerrymandering has been resolved. 
B)  the term originates with tactics used by a governor of Massachusetts named Gerry. 
C)  the tactic of gerrymandering is used to create districts to the advantage of one political party or another. 
D)  the tactic of gerrymandering has been used for racial discrimination. 
E)  the practice can cause excessive manipulation of the shape of a district.

Question 17

The House majority leader is

Accepted Answer

A)  elected by the caucus of the majority party. 
B)  selected by the president. 
C)  chosen by seniority. 
D)  chosen by the national party chairperson. 
E)  chosen soon after their first election to Congress. 
A)  elected by the caucus of the majority party. 
B)  selected by the president. 
C)  chosen by seniority. 
D)  chosen by the national party chairperson. 
E)  chosen soon after their first election to Congress.

Question 18

The whips assist the party leaders by

Accepted Answer

A)  voting to support the party platform at the national convention. 
B)  attempting to convince the general public that congresspersons should vote the party line. 
C)  passing information to and from members of Congress in accordance with the desires of the leadership of the party. 
D)  gathering research information. 
E)  pressuring them to take positions popular among the party rank-and-file. 
A)  voting to support the party platform at the national convention. 
B)  attempting to convince the general public that congresspersons should vote the party line. 
C)  passing information to and from members of Congress in accordance with the desires of the leadership of the party. 
D)  gathering research information. 
E)  pressuring them to take positions popular among the party rank-and-file.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 20

One of the most powerful agencies in Washington, the __________ assists in the preparation of the federal budget and monitors federal agencies throughout the year.

Accepted Answer

A)  Council of Economic Advisers 
B)  Office of Management and Budget 
C)  Department of Budget and Commerce 
D)  House Ways and Means Committee 
E)  Senate Budget Committee 
A)  Council of Economic Advisers 
B)  Office of Management and Budget 
C)  Department of Budget and Commerce 
D)  House Ways and Means Committee 
E)  Senate Budget Committee

A filibuster is

All of the following are true of reconciliation $\bold{except}$

All of the following are true of the Senate $\bold{except}$

Describe the enumerated or expressed power of Congress.

Gerrymandering

A representative who is performing the role of a trustee

The most important committees in Congress are _________ committees, permanent bodies that possess an expertise resulting from their jurisdiction over certain policy areas.

The real leadership power in the Senate rests in the hands of the

If the race for congressional seats were more competitive

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 Congress $\bold{except}$

The federal government operates on a fiscal year that runs from

Compare the House of Representatives and the Senate by discussing four ways in which they are different.

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

Explain the roles played by the members of the House and Senate leadership.

All of the following statements are true about gerrymandering $\bold{except}$

The House majority leader is

The whips assist the party leaders by

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

One of the most powerful agencies in Washington, the __________ assists in the preparation of the federal budget and monitors federal agencies throughout the year.

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Campaigns, Elections, and the Media

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

Exam 10: The Congress

A filibuster is

All of the following are true of reconciliation except\bold{except}except

All of the following are true of the Senate except\bold{except}except

Describe the enumerated or expressed power of Congress.

Gerrymandering

A representative who is performing the role of a trustee

The most important committees in Congress are _________ committees, permanent bodies that possess an expertise resulting from their jurisdiction over certain policy areas.

The real leadership power in the Senate rests in the hands of the

If the race for congressional seats were more competitive

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 Congress except\bold{except}except

The federal government operates on a fiscal year that runs from

Compare the House of Representatives and the Senate by discussing four ways in which they are different.

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

Explain the roles played by the members of the House and Senate leadership.

All of the following statements are true about gerrymandering except\bold{except}except

The House majority leader is

The whips assist the party leaders by

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

One of the most powerful agencies in Washington, the __________ assists in the preparation of the federal budget and monitors federal agencies throughout the year.

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Campaigns, Elections, and the Media

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

All of the following are true of reconciliation $\bold{except}$

All of the following are true of the Senate $\bold{except}$

All of the following are true of Congress $\bold{except}$

All of the following statements are true about gerrymandering $\bold{except}$