Question 1

Members of Congress are more religious than the general public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

How are committee chairs selected in the House?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are selected by party leaders. 
B)  They are elected by the House. 
C)  They are determined according to seniority on the committee. 
D)  They are determined according to seniority within the party. 
A)  They are selected by party leaders. 
B)  They are elected by the House. 
C)  They are determined according to seniority on the committee. 
D)  They are determined according to seniority within the party. A

Question 3

Which statement best characterizes a subcommittee hearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  A bill receives a subcommittee hearing whenever the vice president requests it. 
B)  A bill receives a subcommittee hearing only after it is extensively marked up by the full committee. 
C)  A bill receives a subcommittee hearing after it has been pocket vetoed, but before it goes to the floor. 
D)  Those opposed and those in favor of a bill can voice their opinions on it to the subcommittee. 
A)  A bill receives a subcommittee hearing whenever the vice president requests it. 
B)  A bill receives a subcommittee hearing only after it is extensively marked up by the full committee. 
C)  A bill receives a subcommittee hearing after it has been pocket vetoed, but before it goes to the floor. 
D)  Those opposed and those in favor of a bill can voice their opinions on it to the subcommittee. D

Question 4

In response to Nixon's refusal to spend money for social programs despite Congress's authorization to do so,Congress __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  opened an inquiry into presidential malfeasance 
B)  passed the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 
C)  passed the War Powers Resolution in 1973 
D)  impeached Nixon 
A)  opened an inquiry into presidential malfeasance 
B)  passed the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 
C)  passed the War Powers Resolution in 1973 
D)  impeached Nixon

Question 5

The necessary and proper clause allows Congress to increase the scope of its authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why were Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton impeached but not removed from office?

Accepted Answer

A)  The House officially charged them with wrongdoing, but a Senate trial failed to convict them. 
B)  The Senate officially charged them with wrongdoing, but a House trial failed to convict them. 
C)  The Senate officially charged them with wrongdoing, but a Supreme Court trial failed to convict them. 
D)  Neither chamber of Congress secured enough votes for a trial. 
A)  The House officially charged them with wrongdoing, but a Senate trial failed to convict them. 
B)  The Senate officially charged them with wrongdoing, but a House trial failed to convict them. 
C)  The Senate officially charged them with wrongdoing, but a Supreme Court trial failed to convict them. 
D)  Neither chamber of Congress secured enough votes for a trial.

Question 7

The Constitution specifies that the presiding officer of the Senate is the __________.

Accepted Answer

vice presi

Question 8

The __________ is where members of Congress affiliated with a given party gather to select their leadership at the beginning of each term.

Accepted Answer

A)  conference committee 
B)  electoral college 
C)  leadership conference 
D)  party caucus 
A)  conference committee 
B)  electoral college 
C)  leadership conference 
D)  party caucus

Question 9

Members of the House are apportioned to states based on __________.They serve __________-year terms.

Accepted Answer

A)  equal representation by state; four 
B)  equal representation by state; six 
C)  population; two 
D)  population; four 
A)  equal representation by state; four 
B)  equal representation by state; six 
C)  population; two 
D)  population; four

Question 10

The increasing partisanship and unproductivity of Congress have contributed to its low approval ratings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the House of Representatives,who is second in authority to the Speaker of the House?

Accepted Answer

A)  majority leader 
B)  majority whip 
C)  minority leader 
D)  president pro tempore (or pro tem) 
A)  majority leader 
B)  majority whip 
C)  minority leader 
D)  president pro tempore (or pro tem)

Question 12

Congress may override a presidential __________ with a two-thirds vote in each chamber.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Congress may override a presidential __________ with...

Question 13

When is the staff of a member of Congress most likely to have an influence over how he or she votes on a given bill?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the bill is expensive 
B)  when the bill is important to his or her constituents 
C)  when the bill is highly partisan 
D)  when the bill is nonideological 
A)  when the bill is expensive 
B)  when the bill is important to his or her constituents 
C)  when the bill is highly partisan 
D)  when the bill is nonideological

Question 14

The Constitution is vague about the __________ process,even though it remains Congress's ultimate oversight of the U.S.president.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Constitution is vague about the __________...

Question 15

Congress is __________ than the general population.

Accepted Answer

A)  less partisan 
B)  less well paid 
C)  happier 
D)  wealthier 
A)  less partisan 
B)  less well paid 
C)  happier 
D)  wealthier

Question 16

Describe Congress's oversight mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain how Co

Question 17

What procedure limits debate of budget controversies to twenty hours,thereby ending the threat of a filibuster in the Senate?

Accepted Answer

A)  caucus 
B)  cloture 
C)  programmatic requests 
D)  reconciliation 
A)  caucus 
B)  cloture 
C)  programmatic requests 
D)  reconciliation

Question 18

Why are there currently 435 members in the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Constitution requires a specific ratio of representatives to constituents. 
B)  The Constitution stipulates exactly 435 members. 
C)  The number has grown each decade, according to census data. 
D)  The number is fixed by statute. 
A)  The Constitution requires a specific ratio of representatives to constituents. 
B)  The Constitution stipulates exactly 435 members. 
C)  The number has grown each decade, according to census data. 
D)  The number is fixed by statute.

Question 19

What is the function of the House Committee on Rules? Why is it so important?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that t

Question 20

A rise in party unity is indicative of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperation across party lines 
B)  cooperation between Congress and the executive branch 
C)  high bipartisanship 
D)  low bipartisanship 
A)  cooperation across party lines 
B)  cooperation between Congress and the executive branch 
C)  high bipartisanship 
D)  low bipartisanship

Members of Congress are more religious than the general public.

How are committee chairs selected in the House?

Which statement best characterizes a subcommittee hearing?

In response to Nixon's refusal to spend money for social programs despite Congress's authorization to do so,Congress __________.

The necessary and proper clause allows Congress to increase the scope of its authority.

Why were Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton impeached but not removed from office?

The Constitution specifies that the presiding officer of the Senate is the __________.

The __________ is where members of Congress affiliated with a given party gather to select their leadership at the beginning of each term.

Members of the House are apportioned to states based on .They serve -year terms.

The increasing partisanship and unproductivity of Congress have contributed to its low approval ratings.

In the House of Representatives,who is second in authority to the Speaker of the House?

Congress may override a presidential __________ with a two-thirds vote in each chamber.

When is the staff of a member of Congress most likely to have an influence over how he or she votes on a given bill?

The Constitution is vague about the __________ process,even though it remains Congress's ultimate oversight of the U.S.president.

Congress is __________ than the general population.

Describe Congress's oversight mechanisms.

What procedure limits debate of budget controversies to twenty hours,thereby ending the threat of a filibuster in the Senate?

Why are there currently 435 members in the House of Representatives?

What is the function of the House Committee on Rules? Why is it so important?

A rise in party unity is indicative of __________.

American Government: Roots, context, and Culture

The Constitution

The Federal System

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

The Presidency

The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections and Voting

The Campaign Process

The News Media

Interest Groups

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign and Defense Policy

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Exam 6: Congress

Members of Congress are more religious than the general public.

How are committee chairs selected in the House?

Which statement best characterizes a subcommittee hearing?

In response to Nixon's refusal to spend money for social programs despite Congress's authorization to do so,Congress __________.

The necessary and proper clause allows Congress to increase the scope of its authority.

Why were Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton impeached but not removed from office?

The Constitution specifies that the presiding officer of the Senate is the __________.

The __________ is where members of Congress affiliated with a given party gather to select their leadership at the beginning of each term.

Members of the House are apportioned to states based on __________.They serve __________-year terms.

The increasing partisanship and unproductivity of Congress have contributed to its low approval ratings.

In the House of Representatives,who is second in authority to the Speaker of the House?

Congress may override a presidential __________ with a two-thirds vote in each chamber.

When is the staff of a member of Congress most likely to have an influence over how he or she votes on a given bill?

The Constitution is vague about the __________ process,even though it remains Congress's ultimate oversight of the U.S.president.

Congress is __________ than the general population.

Describe Congress's oversight mechanisms.

What procedure limits debate of budget controversies to twenty hours,thereby ending the threat of a filibuster in the Senate?

Why are there currently 435 members in the House of Representatives?

What is the function of the House Committee on Rules? Why is it so important?

A rise in party unity is indicative of __________.

American Government: Roots, context, and Culture

The Constitution

The Federal System

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

The Presidency

The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections and Voting

The Campaign Process

The News Media

Interest Groups

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign and Defense Policy

Filters

Members of the House are apportioned to states based on .They serve -year terms.