Exam 10: Congress

You are a consultant hired to advise state legislators on redistricting plans.A prominent party leader suggested packing a district.Given that your job is to explain the full consequences of this action,what is one disadvantage that you should mention?

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How do some members of Congress justify the practice of earmarking federal funds?

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Discuss the validity of outside influences on congressional decision making.How do outside influences shape legislative decisions? Where do outside interests stand in the models of representation? What institutional constraints enforce congressional ethics? Include a discussion of social media.

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An ideal response will:
1.Describe the major influences on legislators,including constituents,parties,ideologies,presidents,colleagues,congressional staff,and interest groups.
2.Frame the choices legislators make within models of representation,describing when a legislator might act as a delegate or as a trustee,for instance.
3.Use the By the People article to assess social networking effects.
4.Assess the impact of various congressional scandals (e.g. ,Abramoff)in the creation of new ethics regulations (e.g. ,Stock Act of 2012)and present an argument as to whether the constraints effectively balance pressure on congressional decisions.
5.Provide a thoughtful argument and concise summary.

Although most incumbents are reelected with ease,the price may be the need ___________.

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Question 4

It seems members of Congress were getting a lot of "free stuff" before 2007.That was the year new ethics rules went into effect.Sketch out the parameters of those new guidelines as well as those of the more recent 2012 Stock Act.

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Question 5

The attentive public is such a small minority that members of Congress tend to ignore it in favor of the general public.

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Question 6

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?

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Question 7

Congress has become more conservative in recent years,especially the House of Representatives.This shift came in tandem with a general shift toward more polarization in both chambers.Define polarization,and explain how it has been exacerbated by the most recent reapportionment.How has the public reacted to the ideological divide in Congress?

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Question 8

When the House and Senate pass differing versions of a bill,they are sent to a conference committee to iron out differences between the versions before final passage by both Houses.

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Question 9

__________ powers are the powers explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution.

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Question 10

Members of Congress who vote based on the preferences of their constituents are acting as __________.

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Question 11

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

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Question 12

A(n)__________ in the House permits debate within the overall time allotted to the bill.

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Question 13

The House minority leader __________.

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Question 14

A(n)__________ is a provision attached to a bill-to which it may or may not be related-to secure the bill's passage or defeat.

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Question 15

__________ decides who shall be recognized to speak on the House floor and rules on points of order (with advice from the parliamentarian),among other responsibilities.

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Question 16

During the period of turmoil known as the "Arab Spring," Egyptians became more favorable to strong leadership,even at the price of less democracy.

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Question 17

Is Congress really the "people's branch"? Compare the two chambers of Congress in terms of how responsive they are to the will of the people.

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Question 18

The Framers purposely rigged Congress to be inefficient.

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Question 19

committees pass the laws that set policy,whereas committees determine funding levels.

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You are a consultant hired to advise state legislators on redistricting plans.A prominent party leader suggested packing a district.Given that your job is to explain the full consequences of this action,what is one disadvantage that you should mention?

How do some members of Congress justify the practice of earmarking federal funds?

Discuss the validity of outside influences on congressional decision making.How do outside influences shape legislative decisions? Where do outside interests stand in the models of representation? What institutional constraints enforce congressional ethics? Include a discussion of social media.

Although most incumbents are reelected with ease,the price may be the need ___________.

It seems members of Congress were getting a lot of "free stuff" before 2007.That was the year new ethics rules went into effect.Sketch out the parameters of those new guidelines as well as those of the more recent 2012 Stock Act.

The attentive public is such a small minority that members of Congress tend to ignore it in favor of the general public.

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?

When the House and Senate pass differing versions of a bill,they are sent to a conference committee to iron out differences between the versions before final passage by both Houses.

__________ powers are the powers explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution.

Members of Congress who vote based on the preferences of their constituents are acting as __________.

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

A(n)__________ in the House permits debate within the overall time allotted to the bill.

The House minority leader __________.

A(n)__________ is a provision attached to a bill-to which it may or may not be related-to secure the bill's passage or defeat.

__________ decides who shall be recognized to speak on the House floor and rules on points of order (with advice from the parliamentarian),among other responsibilities.

During the period of turmoil known as the "Arab Spring," Egyptians became more favorable to strong leadership,even at the price of less democracy.

Is Congress really the "people's branch"? Compare the two chambers of Congress in terms of how responsive they are to the will of the people.

The Framers purposely rigged Congress to be inefficient.

committees pass the laws that set policy,whereas committees determine funding levels.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign and Defense Policy

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Exam 10: Congress

You are a consultant hired to advise state legislators on redistricting plans.A prominent party leader suggested packing a district.Given that your job is to explain the full consequences of this action,what is one disadvantage that you should mention?

How do some members of Congress justify the practice of earmarking federal funds?

Discuss the validity of outside influences on congressional decision making.How do outside influences shape legislative decisions? Where do outside interests stand in the models of representation? What institutional constraints enforce congressional ethics? Include a discussion of social media.

Although most incumbents are reelected with ease,the price may be the need ___________.

It seems members of Congress were getting a lot of "free stuff" before 2007.That was the year new ethics rules went into effect.Sketch out the parameters of those new guidelines as well as those of the more recent 2012 Stock Act.

The attentive public is such a small minority that members of Congress tend to ignore it in favor of the general public.

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?

When the House and Senate pass differing versions of a bill,they are sent to a conference committee to iron out differences between the versions before final passage by both Houses.

__________ powers are the powers explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution.

Members of Congress who vote based on the preferences of their constituents are acting as __________.

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

A(n)__________ in the House permits debate within the overall time allotted to the bill.

The House minority leader __________.

A(n)__________ is a provision attached to a bill-to which it may or may not be related-to secure the bill's passage or defeat.

__________ decides who shall be recognized to speak on the House floor and rules on points of order (with advice from the parliamentarian),among other responsibilities.

During the period of turmoil known as the "Arab Spring," Egyptians became more favorable to strong leadership,even at the price of less democracy.

Is Congress really the "people's branch"? Compare the two chambers of Congress in terms of how responsive they are to the will of the people.

The Framers purposely rigged Congress to be inefficient.

__________ committees pass the laws that set policy,whereas __________ committees determine funding levels.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign and Defense Policy

Filters

committees pass the laws that set policy,whereas committees determine funding levels.