Question 1

Approximately what percentage of Americans had a favorable view of Congress in late 2009?

Accepted Answer

A) 15% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 45% 
E) 55% 
A) 15% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 45% 
E) 55%

Question 2

A congressional committee created for a specific purpose, sometimes to conduct an investigation, is called a special or select committee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Speaker of the House is usually selected on a vote by the majority party caucus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a way in which interest groups influence the legislative process?

Accepted Answer

A) Holding leadership positions in Congress 
B) Lobbying 
C) Making contributions to congressional campaigns 
D) Testifying before committees 
E) Providing information to legislative staff 
A) Holding leadership positions in Congress 
B) Lobbying 
C) Making contributions to congressional campaigns 
D) Testifying before committees 
E) Providing information to legislative staff

Question 5

The legislative practice that assigns the chair of a committee or subcommittee to the member of the majority part with the longest continuous service on the committee is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) majority empowerment act. 
B) anti-age discrimination practice. 
C) authority of wisdom. 
D) incumbent protection plan. 
E) seniority rule. 
A) majority empowerment act. 
B) anti-age discrimination practice. 
C) authority of wisdom. 
D) incumbent protection plan. 
E) seniority rule.

Question 6

The sole power to try an impeachment case is given to the

Accepted Answer

A) House of Representatives. 
B) Senate. 
C) Supreme Court. 
D) justices of the various federal district courts. 
E) grand jury. 
A) House of Representatives. 
B) Senate. 
C) Supreme Court. 
D) justices of the various federal district courts. 
E) grand jury.

Question 7

Citizens who follow public affairs closely are called the activist corps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the Senate, the committee responsible for each party's overall legislative program is called the _____ committee.

Accepted Answer

A) policy 
B) strategy 
C) direction 
D) ways-and-means 
E) lead 
A) policy 
B) strategy 
C) direction 
D) ways-and-means 
E) lead

Approximately what percentage of Americans had a favorable view of Congress in late 2009?

A congressional committee created for a specific purpose, sometimes to conduct an investigation, is called a special or select committee.

The Speaker of the House is usually selected on a vote by the majority party caucus.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which interest groups influence the legislative process?

The legislative practice that assigns the chair of a committee or subcommittee to the member of the majority part with the longest continuous service on the committee is known as the

The sole power to try an impeachment case is given to the

Citizens who follow public affairs closely are called the activist corps.

In the Senate, the committee responsible for each party's overall legislative program is called the _____ committee.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

Political Culture and Ideology

The US political Landscape

Political Parties

Public Opinion, Participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and US politics

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Policy

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign Defense Policy

State and Local Politics

State Constitutions

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

Staffing and Financing State and Local Governments

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Exam 11: Congress

Approximately what percentage of Americans had a favorable view of Congress in late 2009?

A congressional committee created for a specific purpose, sometimes to conduct an investigation, is called a special or select committee.

The Speaker of the House is usually selected on a vote by the majority party caucus.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which interest groups influence the legislative process?

The legislative practice that assigns the chair of a committee or subcommittee to the member of the majority part with the longest continuous service on the committee is known as the

The sole power to try an impeachment case is given to the

Citizens who follow public affairs closely are called the activist corps.

In the Senate, the committee responsible for each party's overall legislative program is called the _____ committee.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

Political Culture and Ideology

The US political Landscape

Political Parties

Public Opinion, Participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and US politics

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Policy

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign Defense Policy

State and Local Politics

State Constitutions

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

Staffing and Financing State and Local Governments

Filters