Question 1

The most powerful person in Congress is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most powerful person in Congress is...

Question 2

According to the trustee model of representation,legislators are entrusted to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  follow a strict interpretation of the Constitution 
B)  present the views of their party 
C)  use their judgment when making decisions 
D)  make decisions according to their constituents' demands 
A)  follow a strict interpretation of the Constitution 
B)  present the views of their party 
C)  use their judgment when making decisions 
D)  make decisions according to their constituents' demands

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Congress and the judiciary?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Supreme Court typically overturns more than 100 congressional statutes each year. 
B)  The Supreme Court has been overturning more acts of Congress in recent years than it has in the past. 
C)  Congress reviews the constitutionality of Supreme Court decisions. 
D)  Congress typically has the Supreme Court review bills to determine their constitutionality before they are debated on the floor. 
A)  The Supreme Court typically overturns more than 100 congressional statutes each year. 
B)  The Supreme Court has been overturning more acts of Congress in recent years than it has in the past. 
C)  Congress reviews the constitutionality of Supreme Court decisions. 
D)  Congress typically has the Supreme Court review bills to determine their constitutionality before they are debated on the floor.

Question 4

Describe how the balance of power between Congress and the president has changed over time.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe how p

Question 5

Each state has __________ senators,each of whom serves a __________-year term.

Accepted Answer

A)  two; two 
B)  two; four 
C)  two; six 
D)  four; two 
A)  two; two 
B)  two; four 
C)  two; six 
D)  four; two

Question 6

The Supreme Court has prohibited the practice of gerrymandering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A conference committee is composed of members from the House and Senate committees that originally considered the bill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When a bill is introduced in Congress,several members may be listed as __________ in order to show their support for the proposed legislation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a bill is introduced in Congress,several...

The most powerful person in Congress is the __________.

According to the trustee model of representation,legislators are entrusted to __________.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Congress and the judiciary?

Describe how the balance of power between Congress and the president has changed over time.

Each state has senators,each of whom serves a -year term.

The Supreme Court has prohibited the practice of gerrymandering.

A conference committee is composed of members from the House and Senate committees that originally considered the bill.

When a bill is introduced in Congress,several members may be listed as __________ in order to show their support for the proposed legislation.

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

The most powerful person in Congress is the __________.

According to the trustee model of representation,legislators are entrusted to __________.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Congress and the judiciary?

Describe how the balance of power between Congress and the president has changed over time.

Each state has __________ senators,each of whom serves a __________-year term.

The Supreme Court has prohibited the practice of gerrymandering.

A conference committee is composed of members from the House and Senate committees that originally considered the bill.

When a bill is introduced in Congress,several members may be listed as __________ in order to show their support for the proposed legislation.

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

Each state has senators,each of whom serves a -year term.