Question 1

What is the typical trajectory of a bill in the Senate?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, full committee report, full Senate debate and vote, conference committee, full Senate vote, send to president 
B)  introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, Committee on Rules, full committee report, conference committee, full Senate vote, send to president 
C)  introduction, committee referral, Committee on Rules, subcommittee, full committee report, full Senate vote, conference committee, send to president 
D)  introduction, subcommittee, committee referral, full committee report, Committee on Rules, full Senate vote, conference committee, send to president 
A)  introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, full committee report, full Senate debate and vote, conference committee, full Senate vote, send to president 
B)  introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, Committee on Rules, full committee report, conference committee, full Senate vote, send to president 
C)  introduction, committee referral, Committee on Rules, subcommittee, full committee report, full Senate vote, conference committee, send to president 
D)  introduction, subcommittee, committee referral, full committee report, Committee on Rules, full Senate vote, conference committee, send to president

Question 2

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

Question 3

In either chamber of Congress,the __________ is the highest-ranking leader in the minority party.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In either chamber of Congress,the __________ is...

Question 4

The __________ oversees House business and is the official spokesperson for the House.

Accepted Answer

Speaker of

Question 5

What is the typical trajectory of a bill in the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, full committee report, full House vote, Committee on Rules, conference committee, send to president 
B)  introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, full committee report, Committee on Rules, full House vote, conference committee, full House vote, send to president 
C)  introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, Committee on Rules, full committee report, conference committee, full House vote, send to president 
D)  introduction, committee referral, Committee on Rules, subcommittee, full committee report, full House vote, conference committee, send to president 
A)  introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, full committee report, full House vote, Committee on Rules, conference committee, send to president 
B)  introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, full committee report, Committee on Rules, full House vote, conference committee, full House vote, send to president 
C)  introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, Committee on Rules, full committee report, conference committee, full House vote, send to president 
D)  introduction, committee referral, Committee on Rules, subcommittee, full committee report, full House vote, conference committee, send to president

Question 6

Studies show that members of Congress vote in conformity with the prevailing opinion of their constituents a majority of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

After a bill is reported by a full committee,it goes to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a conference committee composed of members from the original House and Senate committees 
B)  the House Committee on Rules or the Senate floor 
C)  a subcommittee 
D)  the House or Senate floor 
A)  a conference committee composed of members from the original House and Senate committees 
B)  the House Committee on Rules or the Senate floor 
C)  a subcommittee 
D)  the House or Senate floor

Question 8

Compare the trustee model and the delegate model of representation.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define the tru

Question 9

Describe the major factors that influence how members of Congress make decisions.Why do Congress members vote in conformity with their constituents' prevailing opinions most of the time? Compare and contrast models of representation in your response.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Demonstrate aw

Question 10

The vice president of the United States is the ceremonial leader of the Senate,but he or she has little real leadership responsibilities.The true leader of the Senate is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  majority leader 
B)  president pro tempore 
C)  president of the Senate 
D)  Speaker 
A)  majority leader 
B)  president pro tempore 
C)  president of the Senate 
D)  Speaker

Question 11

Which is an example of logrolling in Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)  awarding a government contract to a campaign supporter 
B)  introducing and sponsoring a bill 
C)  supporting someone else's bill in exchange for future support of your bill 
D)  health care reform 
A)  awarding a government contract to a campaign supporter 
B)  introducing and sponsoring a bill 
C)  supporting someone else's bill in exchange for future support of your bill 
D)  health care reform

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  conference 
B)  appropriations 
C)  ways and means 
D)  standing 
A)  conference 
B)  appropriations 
C)  ways and means 
D)  standing

Question 13

The formal method for ending a filibuster is __________; it requires the approval of __________ senators.

Accepted Answer

A)  abrogation; fifty-one 
B)  censure; fifty-five 
C)  cloture; sixty 
D)  discharge; sixty-seven 
A)  abrogation; fifty-one 
B)  censure; fifty-five 
C)  cloture; sixty 
D)  discharge; sixty-seven

Question 14

You are a freshman member of the House of Representatives.What committee(s)would you most like to be on,and why? When and how might you become chair? What advantages will being on a committee offer you and your constituents? Be sure to consider how your particular district affects your choices.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Relate that co

Question 15

What did the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 create?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that t

Question 16

Logrolling was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court following the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Pork may aid the district of a member of Congress by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  diverting unallocated funds to the service sector 
B)  increasing jobs and revenue with federally funded projects 
C)  increasing revenue through private market investment 
D)  taxing corporations less so they provide health insurance for employees 
A)  diverting unallocated funds to the service sector 
B)  increasing jobs and revenue with federally funded projects 
C)  increasing revenue through private market investment 
D)  taxing corporations less so they provide health insurance for employees

Question 18

Cloture is the only way other senators can end a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cloture is the only way other senators...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ committees include members from both houses...

Question 20

During an election,an incumbent representative might point to local allocations of a federal highway bill as a reason to be reelected.This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  credit claiming 
B)  gerrymandering 
C)  franking 
D)  casework 
A)  credit claiming 
B)  gerrymandering 
C)  franking 
D)  casework

What is the typical trajectory of a bill in the Senate?

Which 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?

In either chamber of Congress,the __________ is the highest-ranking leader in the minority party.

The __________ oversees House business and is the official spokesperson for the House.

What is the typical trajectory of a bill in the House of Representatives?

Studies show that members of Congress vote in conformity with the prevailing opinion of their constituents a majority of the time.

After a bill is reported by a full committee,it goes to __________.

Compare the trustee model and the delegate model of representation.

Describe the major factors that influence how members of Congress make decisions.Why do Congress members vote in conformity with their constituents' prevailing opinions most of the time? Compare and contrast models of representation in your response.

The vice president of the United States is the ceremonial leader of the Senate,but he or she has little real leadership responsibilities.The true leader of the Senate is the __________.

Which is an example of logrolling in Congress?

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

The formal method for ending a filibuster is ; it requires the approval of senators.

You are a freshman member of the House of Representatives.What committee(s)would you most like to be on,and why? When and how might you become chair? What advantages will being on a committee offer you and your constituents? Be sure to consider how your particular district affects your choices.

What did the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 create?

Logrolling was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court following the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Pork may aid the district of a member of Congress by __________.

Cloture is the only way other senators can end a(n)__________.

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

During an election,an incumbent representative might point to local allocations of a federal highway bill as a reason to be reelected.This is an example of __________.

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What is the typical trajectory of a bill in the Senate?

Which 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?

In either chamber of Congress,the __________ is the highest-ranking leader in the minority party.

The __________ oversees House business and is the official spokesperson for the House.

What is the typical trajectory of a bill in the House of Representatives?

Studies show that members of Congress vote in conformity with the prevailing opinion of their constituents a majority of the time.

After a bill is reported by a full committee,it goes to __________.

Compare the trustee model and the delegate model of representation.

Describe the major factors that influence how members of Congress make decisions.Why do Congress members vote in conformity with their constituents' prevailing opinions most of the time? Compare and contrast models of representation in your response.

The vice president of the United States is the ceremonial leader of the Senate,but he or she has little real leadership responsibilities.The true leader of the Senate is the __________.

Which is an example of logrolling in Congress?

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

The formal method for ending a filibuster is __________; it requires the approval of __________ senators.

You are a freshman member of the House of Representatives.What committee(s)would you most like to be on,and why? When and how might you become chair? What advantages will being on a committee offer you and your constituents? Be sure to consider how your particular district affects your choices.

What did the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 create?

Logrolling was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court following the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Pork may aid the district of a member of Congress by __________.

Cloture is the only way other senators can end a(n)__________.

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

During an election,an incumbent representative might point to local allocations of a federal highway bill as a reason to be reelected.This is an example 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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The formal method for ending a filibuster is ; it requires the approval of senators.