Question 1

Between 1995 and 2006,the number of congressional earmarks

Accepted Answer

A) remained the same. 
B) dropped to nearly zero. 
C) nearly doubled. 
D) increased by a factor of 10. 
A) remained the same. 
B) dropped to nearly zero. 
C) nearly doubled. 
D) increased by a factor of 10. D

Question 2

Race became a major factor in drawing congressional district lines as a result of

Accepted Answer

A) Title IX of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. 
B) Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. 
C) the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v.Holder. 
D) the 1982 amendments to the 1964 Civil Rights Act. 
A) Title IX of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. 
B) Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. 
C) the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v.Holder. 
D) the 1982 amendments to the 1964 Civil Rights Act. D

Question 3

Who decides which committee assignments members of the House of Representatives receive?

Accepted Answer

A) the Speaker of the House 
B) each party's own steering and policy committee 
C) The president selects for members of his or her own party,and either the House
Majority or minority leader selects for opposition members. 
D) each party's whip 
A) the Speaker of the House 
B) each party's own steering and policy committee 
C) The president selects for members of his or her own party,and either the House
Majority or minority leader selects for opposition members. 
D) each party's whip B

Question 4

In recent years,about ________ percent of U.S.House incumbents won reelection.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 66 
C) 80 
D) 95 
A) 50 
B) 66 
C) 80 
D) 95

Question 5

Republican House member Randy "Duke" Cunningham was

Accepted Answer

A) sent to jail in 2005 for accepting bribes by companies hoping to receive earmarks in return. 
B) the primary supporter of a bill that would have prohibited the use of earmarks in Congress. 
C) the initiator of a lawsuit heard by the Supreme Court about the constitutionality of earmarks. 
D) the first member of Congress to propose that representatives publish a list of all earmark requests on a single website. 
A) sent to jail in 2005 for accepting bribes by companies hoping to receive earmarks in return. 
B) the primary supporter of a bill that would have prohibited the use of earmarks in Congress. 
C) the initiator of a lawsuit heard by the Supreme Court about the constitutionality of earmarks. 
D) the first member of Congress to propose that representatives publish a list of all earmark requests on a single website.

Question 6

Describe how Congress exercises its checks and balances over the executive branch.Which chamber of Congress has more authority over the executive branch? Provide examples.How might partisanship help to diminish the exercise of congressional power over the presidency? Explain.

Accepted Answer

There are three components to this quest

Question 7

The Senate's constitutional power of advice and consent extends to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) the president's power to make treaties with foreign nations 
B) the president's power to engage in executive oversight 
C) the president's power to issue executive orders 
D) the president's power to issue pardons 
A) the president's power to make treaties with foreign nations 
B) the president's power to engage in executive oversight 
C) the president's power to issue executive orders 
D) the president's power to issue pardons

Question 8

The "sophomore surge" refers to the

Accepted Answer

A) fact that many members of Congress lose their reelection campaigns after their second term in office. 
B) tendency for college students to intern with their local members of Congress during the summer between their sophomore and junior years in college. 
C) fact that most members of Congress leave office after serving only two years. 
D) tendency for candidates to win a higher percentage of the vote when seeking future terms in office. 
A) fact that many members of Congress lose their reelection campaigns after their second term in office. 
B) tendency for college students to intern with their local members of Congress during the summer between their sophomore and junior years in college. 
C) fact that most members of Congress leave office after serving only two years. 
D) tendency for candidates to win a higher percentage of the vote when seeking future terms in office.

Question 9

There are many different ways in which members of Congress can represent the American people.Define and discuss the differences between sociological and agency representation.Which type of representation do you think the U.S.Congress provides best,and why?

Accepted Answer

There are two components to this questio

Question 10

The 2015 House of Representatives committee that held hearings to investigate Hillary Clinton's
Use of private email services during her tenure as secretary of state is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a standing committee. 
B) a select committee. 
C) a joint committee. 
D) a conference committee. 
A) a standing committee. 
B) a select committee. 
C) a joint committee. 
D) a conference committee.

Question 11

Who has the MOST real power in the Senate?

Accepted Answer

A) the president of the Senate 
B) the majority and minority leaders 
C) the Senate president pro tempore 
D) the chair of the Rules Committee 
A) the president of the Senate 
B) the majority and minority leaders 
C) the Senate president pro tempore 
D) the chair of the Rules Committee

Question 12

A filibuster allows members of the Senate to

Accepted Answer

A) refer a bill to multiple committees. 
B) avoid a conference committee. 
C) prevent a vote on a bill by speaking continuously on the floor. 
D) add amendments to any bill at any time. 
A) refer a bill to multiple committees. 
B) avoid a conference committee. 
C) prevent a vote on a bill by speaking continuously on the floor. 
D) add amendments to any bill at any time.

Question 13

What did the Supreme Court justices declare in Miller v.Johnson (1995)?

Accepted Answer

A) Districts could not be drawn to favor the incumbent candidate. 
B) The racial composition of a district could not be the predominant factor when redistricting. 
C) It was not unconstitutional for states to use an unelected,nonpartisan committee
To redistrict. 
D) The use of computer technologies to draw districts that would favor one party over another is unconstitutional. 
A) Districts could not be drawn to favor the incumbent candidate. 
B) The racial composition of a district could not be the predominant factor when redistricting. 
C) It was not unconstitutional for states to use an unelected,nonpartisan committee
To redistrict. 
D) The use of computer technologies to draw districts that would favor one party over another is unconstitutional.

Question 14

In the House of Representatives,what is the relationship between the majority leader and
The Speaker of the House?

Accepted Answer

A) The majority leader is subordinate to the Speaker of the House. 
B) They are the same office. 
C) The majority leader is superior in formal powers to the Speaker of the House. 
D) The majority leader has the same powers as the Speaker of the House but is a different office. 
A) The majority leader is subordinate to the Speaker of the House. 
B) They are the same office. 
C) The majority leader is superior in formal powers to the Speaker of the House. 
D) The majority leader has the same powers as the Speaker of the House but is a different office.

Question 15

Which sort of representation is based on the principle that if two individuals are similar in background,character,interests,and perspectives,then one could correctly represent the other's views?

Accepted Answer

A) agency 
B) sociological 
C) trustee 
D) delegate 
A) agency 
B) sociological 
C) trustee 
D) delegate

Question 16

What is the MOST common occupation among members of Congress before coming to Congress?

Accepted Answer

A) business executive 
B) lobbyist 
C) college professor 
D) lawyer 
A) business executive 
B) lobbyist 
C) college professor 
D) lawyer

Question 17

A U.S.senator has a ________-year term.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

________ bills are one of Congress's favorite vehicles for pork-barrel spending.

Accepted Answer

A) Education 
B) Veteran's affairs 
C) Health care 
D) Highway 
A) Education 
B) Veteran's affairs 
C) Health care 
D) Highway

Question 19

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between a congressional
Hearing and a congressional investigation?

Accepted Answer

A) There are no important differences between a congressional hearing and a congressional investigation. 
B) A hearing is held by members of both the House and the Senate while an investigation is conducted exclusively by members of a single chamber. 
C) A hearing is held in order to analyze a specific bill that has already been proposed while an investigation examines a broad problem and concludes with recommendations for a proposed bill. 
D) An investigation is held in order to analyze a specific bill that has already been proposed while hearing examines a broad problem and concludes with recommendations for a proposed bill. 
A) There are no important differences between a congressional hearing and a congressional investigation. 
B) A hearing is held by members of both the House and the Senate while an investigation is conducted exclusively by members of a single chamber. 
C) A hearing is held in order to analyze a specific bill that has already been proposed while an investigation examines a broad problem and concludes with recommendations for a proposed bill. 
D) An investigation is held in order to analyze a specific bill that has already been proposed while hearing examines a broad problem and concludes with recommendations for a proposed bill.

Question 20

One reason why some people support the establishment of term limits in the House and
Senate is that this would

Accepted Answer

A) decrease the power and influence of interest groups. 
B) decrease turnover in Congress and lead to more experienced legislators. 
C) increase turnover and get new faces into Congress. 
D) limit the power and influence of the judiciary. 
A) decrease the power and influence of interest groups. 
B) decrease turnover in Congress and lead to more experienced legislators. 
C) increase turnover and get new faces into Congress. 
D) limit the power and influence of the judiciary.

Between 1995 and 2006,the number of congressional earmarks

Race became a major factor in drawing congressional district lines as a result of

Who decides which committee assignments members of the House of Representatives receive?

In recent years,about ________ percent of U.S.House incumbents won reelection.

Republican House member Randy "Duke" Cunningham was

Describe how Congress exercises its checks and balances over the executive branch.Which chamber of Congress has more authority over the executive branch? Provide examples.How might partisanship help to diminish the exercise of congressional power over the presidency? Explain.

The Senate's constitutional power of advice and consent extends to which of the following?

The "sophomore surge" refers to the

There are many different ways in which members of Congress can represent the American people.Define and discuss the differences between sociological and agency representation.Which type of representation do you think the U.S.Congress provides best,and why?

The 2015 House of Representatives committee that held hearings to investigate Hillary Clinton's Use of private email services during her tenure as secretary of state is an example of

Who has the MOST real power in the Senate?

A filibuster allows members of the Senate to

What did the Supreme Court justices declare in Miller v.Johnson (1995)?

In the House of Representatives,what is the relationship between the majority leader and The Speaker of the House?

Which sort of representation is based on the principle that if two individuals are similar in background,character,interests,and perspectives,then one could correctly represent the other's views?

What is the MOST common occupation among members of Congress before coming to Congress?

A U.S.senator has a ________-year term.

________ bills are one of Congress's favorite vehicles for pork-barrel spending.

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between a congressional Hearing and a congressional investigation?

One reason why some people support the establishment of term limits in the House and Senate is that this would

Introduction: The Citizen and Government

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

Interest Groups

The Presidency

Bureaucracy

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Exam 9: Congress

Between 1995 and 2006,the number of congressional earmarks

Race became a major factor in drawing congressional district lines as a result of

Who decides which committee assignments members of the House of Representatives receive?

In recent years,about ________ percent of U.S.House incumbents won reelection.

Republican House member Randy "Duke" Cunningham was

Describe how Congress exercises its checks and balances over the executive branch.Which chamber of Congress has more authority over the executive branch? Provide examples.How might partisanship help to diminish the exercise of congressional power over the presidency? Explain.

The Senate's constitutional power of advice and consent extends to which of the following?

The "sophomore surge" refers to the

There are many different ways in which members of Congress can represent the American people.Define and discuss the differences between sociological and agency representation.Which type of representation do you think the U.S.Congress provides best,and why?

The 2015 House of Representatives committee that held hearings to investigate Hillary Clinton's Use of private email services during her tenure as secretary of state is an example of

Who has the MOST real power in the Senate?

A filibuster allows members of the Senate to

What did the Supreme Court justices declare in Miller v.Johnson (1995)?

In the House of Representatives,what is the relationship between the majority leader and The Speaker of the House?

Which sort of representation is based on the principle that if two individuals are similar in background,character,interests,and perspectives,then one could correctly represent the other's views?

What is the MOST common occupation among members of Congress before coming to Congress?

A U.S.senator has a ________-year term.

________ bills are one of Congress's favorite vehicles for pork-barrel spending.

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between a congressional Hearing and a congressional investigation?

One reason why some people support the establishment of term limits in the House and Senate is that this would

Introduction: The Citizen and Government

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

Interest Groups

The Presidency

Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters