Question 1

__________ is the counterpart to the majority leader in the House opposition party.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the counterpart to the majority...

Question 2

Which of the following is true of majority-minority districts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creation of majority-minority districts has been beneficial to Democrats. 
B)  Creation of majority-minority districts has not increased racial minorities in Congress. 
C)  Creation of majority-minority districts was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. 
D)  Race is a significant factor in drawing the lines of majority-minority districts. 
E)  Race is being replaced by culture as the main factor in drawing district lines. 
A)  Creation of majority-minority districts has been beneficial to Democrats. 
B)  Creation of majority-minority districts has not increased racial minorities in Congress. 
C)  Creation of majority-minority districts was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. 
D)  Race is a significant factor in drawing the lines of majority-minority districts. 
E)  Race is being replaced by culture as the main factor in drawing district lines.

Question 3

Each member of the House of Representatives is elected from a multimember geographical district.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________ committees are standing committees that include members from both houses of Congress, and are set up to conduct investigations or special studies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ committees are standing committees that include...

Question 5

The president pro tempore __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has the power to nullify legislation with a pocket veto 
B)  has the power to select the majority leader 
C)  is an honorific office awarded to the senior senator of the majority party 
D)  is a role bequeathed to the vice president by the Constitution 
E)  personally presides over the Senate floor when it is in session 
A)  has the power to nullify legislation with a pocket veto 
B)  has the power to select the majority leader 
C)  is an honorific office awarded to the senior senator of the majority party 
D)  is a role bequeathed to the vice president by the Constitution 
E)  personally presides over the Senate floor when it is in session

Question 6

The Constitutional Convention resulted in what form of legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  bicameral 
B)  direct 
C)  trilateral 
D)  unicameral 
E)  unified 
A)  bicameral 
B)  direct 
C)  trilateral 
D)  unicameral 
E)  unified

Question 7

A senator on the Ways and Means Committee wants to markup a proposed bill. What is the primary goal of this step?

Accepted Answer

A)  to gain majority support in the committee first, then with the house, senate and president 
B)  to gain 100 percent support from the committee, house and senate 
C)  to have the bill dismissed 
D)  to bypass the house and senate and propose the bill directly to the president 
E)  to provide instructions for lawmakers about setting rules to debate the bill 
A)  to gain majority support in the committee first, then with the house, senate and president 
B)  to gain 100 percent support from the committee, house and senate 
C)  to have the bill dismissed 
D)  to bypass the house and senate and propose the bill directly to the president 
E)  to provide instructions for lawmakers about setting rules to debate the bill

Question 8

__________ is the redrawing of congressional district lines within a state to ensure roughly equal populations within each district.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the redrawing of congressional district...

Question 9

In the face of inaction by House membership, a discharge petition signed by a majority can force a bill out of a committee and to the floor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What best explains the overwhelming advantage incumbents possess in seeking reelection over opposition candidates?

Accepted Answer

A)  additional financial support from constituent taxes 
B)  additional financial support from the federal government campaign fund 
C)  demonstrated ability to lead and public record of votes 
D)  name recognition, access to media, and franking privilege 
E)  name recognition and access to district taxes 
A)  additional financial support from constituent taxes 
B)  additional financial support from the federal government campaign fund 
C)  demonstrated ability to lead and public record of votes 
D)  name recognition, access to media, and franking privilege 
E)  name recognition and access to district taxes

Question 11

In the House of Representatives, the __________ decides who will speak on the floor, and rules on points of order.

Accepted Answer

A)  majority leader 
B)  majority whip 
C)  minority leader 
D)  president pro tempore 
E)  Speaker 
A)  majority leader 
B)  majority whip 
C)  minority leader 
D)  president pro tempore 
E)  Speaker

Question 12

A special joint committee created to reconcile differences in bills passed by the House and Senate is called a(n) __________ committee.

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitration 
B)  conference 
C)  joint 
D)  select/special 
E)  standing 
A)  arbitration 
B)  conference 
C)  joint 
D)  select/special 
E)  standing

Question 13

In the Senate, a member introduces a bill to the body after being recognized by the presiding officer. In the House, a member introduces a bill by putting it into the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Senate, a member introduces a...

Question 14

Outline the main steps a bill takes to become a law, noting the differences between the House and Senate. Why it is so much easier for a bill to be killed than passed?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Outline the m

Question 15

Political rhetoric in campaigns often includes a challenger attempting to disparage the incumbent by labeling him or her a "Washington insider." Does being an incumbent make a politician more or less effective or corrupt? Be sure to weigh the pros and cons of incumbency on politicians and society.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Recall that i

Question 16

Explain the purpose, process, and potential problems associated with redistricting. Describe attempts by states and the federal government to solve redistricting problems. Were these solutions effective?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Explain that

Question 17

One responsibility of Congress is oversight of the executive branch. What is oversight? Why is Congress doing less oversight today that it has in the past?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Explain that

Question 18

Representatives and senators who are concerned about retaining their seats in Congress would be most likely to spend significant time on which of the following activities in the months leading to up to an election?

Accepted Answer

A)  considering the issues that interest them, with the idea that their constituents trust them to know what is most important to their districts 
B)  making time for committee work, by putting aside correspondence from their constituents 
C)  meeting with well known lobbyists in Washington, rather than visiting with people in their home districts, so their constituents can see that they work hard 
D)  paying attention to public opinion polls 
E)  responding to public concerns in their districts, rather than trying to shape public opinion there 
A)  considering the issues that interest them, with the idea that their constituents trust them to know what is most important to their districts 
B)  making time for committee work, by putting aside correspondence from their constituents 
C)  meeting with well known lobbyists in Washington, rather than visiting with people in their home districts, so their constituents can see that they work hard 
D)  paying attention to public opinion polls 
E)  responding to public concerns in their districts, rather than trying to shape public opinion there

Question 19

This individual keeps close contact with all members of his or her party, counts votes for key legislation, prepares summaries of bills, and acts as a communications link within the party.

Accepted Answer

A)  committee chairperson 
B)  majority/minority leader 
C)  majority/minority whip 
D)  president pro tempore 
E)  Speaker of the House 
A)  committee chairperson 
B)  majority/minority leader 
C)  majority/minority whip 
D)  president pro tempore 
E)  Speaker of the House

Question 20

Bills are scheduled for floor debate in the Senate not by a powerful committee but by __________, meaning that business can be blocked by a single dissenter.

Accepted Answer

A)  discharge petition 
B)  open rule 
C)  restricted rule 
D)  unanimous consent 
E)  unrestricted rule 
A)  discharge petition 
B)  open rule 
C)  restricted rule 
D)  unanimous consent 
E)  unrestricted rule

__________ is the counterpart to the majority leader in the House opposition party.

Which of the following is true of majority-minority districts?

Each member of the House of Representatives is elected from a multimember geographical district.

__________ committees are standing committees that include members from both houses of Congress, and are set up to conduct investigations or special studies.

The president pro tempore __________.

The Constitutional Convention resulted in what form of legislature?

A senator on the Ways and Means Committee wants to markup a proposed bill. What is the primary goal of this step?

__________ is the redrawing of congressional district lines within a state to ensure roughly equal populations within each district.

In the face of inaction by House membership, a discharge petition signed by a majority can force a bill out of a committee and to the floor.

What best explains the overwhelming advantage incumbents possess in seeking reelection over opposition candidates?

In the House of Representatives, the __________ decides who will speak on the floor, and rules on points of order.

A special joint committee created to reconcile differences in bills passed by the House and Senate is called a(n) __________ committee.

In the Senate, a member introduces a bill to the body after being recognized by the presiding officer. In the House, a member introduces a bill by putting it into the __________.

Outline the main steps a bill takes to become a law, noting the differences between the House and Senate. Why it is so much easier for a bill to be killed than passed?

Political rhetoric in campaigns often includes a challenger attempting to disparage the incumbent by labeling him or her a "Washington insider." Does being an incumbent make a politician more or less effective or corrupt? Be sure to weigh the pros and cons of incumbency on politicians and society.

Explain the purpose, process, and potential problems associated with redistricting. Describe attempts by states and the federal government to solve redistricting problems. Were these solutions effective?

One responsibility of Congress is oversight of the executive branch. What is oversight? Why is Congress doing less oversight today that it has in the past?

Representatives and senators who are concerned about retaining their seats in Congress would be most likely to spend significant time on which of the following activities in the months leading to up to an election?

This individual keeps close contact with all members of his or her party, counts votes for key legislation, prepares summaries of bills, and acts as a communications link within the party.

Bills are scheduled for floor debate in the Senate not by a powerful committee but by __________, meaning that business can be blocked by a single dissenter.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism: States and Nation

The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics

Public Opinion

The News Media

Interest Groups and Business Organizations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

The Presidency

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Civil Liberties: the Struggle for Freedom

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

Domestic Policies

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 11: Congress

__________ is the counterpart to the majority leader in the House opposition party.

Which of the following is true of majority-minority districts?

Each member of the House of Representatives is elected from a multimember geographical district.

__________ committees are standing committees that include members from both houses of Congress, and are set up to conduct investigations or special studies.

The president pro tempore __________.

The Constitutional Convention resulted in what form of legislature?

A senator on the Ways and Means Committee wants to markup a proposed bill. What is the primary goal of this step?

__________ is the redrawing of congressional district lines within a state to ensure roughly equal populations within each district.

In the face of inaction by House membership, a discharge petition signed by a majority can force a bill out of a committee and to the floor.

What best explains the overwhelming advantage incumbents possess in seeking reelection over opposition candidates?

In the House of Representatives, the __________ decides who will speak on the floor, and rules on points of order.

A special joint committee created to reconcile differences in bills passed by the House and Senate is called a(n) __________ committee.

In the Senate, a member introduces a bill to the body after being recognized by the presiding officer. In the House, a member introduces a bill by putting it into the __________.

Outline the main steps a bill takes to become a law, noting the differences between the House and Senate. Why it is so much easier for a bill to be killed than passed?

Political rhetoric in campaigns often includes a challenger attempting to disparage the incumbent by labeling him or her a "Washington insider." Does being an incumbent make a politician more or less effective or corrupt? Be sure to weigh the pros and cons of incumbency on politicians and society.

Explain the purpose, process, and potential problems associated with redistricting. Describe attempts by states and the federal government to solve redistricting problems. Were these solutions effective?

One responsibility of Congress is oversight of the executive branch. What is oversight? Why is Congress doing less oversight today that it has in the past?

Representatives and senators who are concerned about retaining their seats in Congress would be most likely to spend significant time on which of the following activities in the months leading to up to an election?

This individual keeps close contact with all members of his or her party, counts votes for key legislation, prepares summaries of bills, and acts as a communications link within the party.

Bills are scheduled for floor debate in the Senate not by a powerful committee but by __________, meaning that business can be blocked by a single dissenter.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism: States and Nation

The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics

Public Opinion

The News Media

Interest Groups and Business Organizations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

The Presidency

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Civil Liberties: the Struggle for Freedom

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

Domestic Policies

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters