Question 1

__________ is a good example of congressional casework.

Accepted Answer

A)   Analysis of an incumbent's policy positions prior to a debate
B)   Analysis of water quality within a district
C)   Helping a constituent navigate red tape
D)   Assisting a federal agency operating within a member's districtE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Bills are referred for consideration to __________ committees that continue from one Congress to the next.

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Question 3

The Constitutional Convention resulted in what form of legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)   bicameral
B)   direct
C)   unicameral
D)   unifiedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Describe the timeline for the congressional budgeting process.What happens if Congress is not able to pass a budget by the start of the fiscal year?

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1.Explain that t...

Question 5

Which example best demonstrates a legislator acting according to a delegate view of representation?

Accepted Answer

A)   A legislator may follow his or her conscience unless public opinion is clear.
B)   A legislator does whatever is best for his or her reelection.
C)   A legislator follows the public opinion of his or her constituency.
D)   A legislator heeds public opinion in every case, except in matters of personal conscience.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

In the face of inaction by a House committee,a discharge petition signed by a majority can force a bill out of a committee and to the floor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement about incumbency is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Incumbents have a huge reelection advantage.
B)   Incumbents have a small reelection advantage.
C)   Incumbents only leave office when pressured by party leadership.
D)   Incumbents only leave office when they are involved in a scandal.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

What oversight function does the Senate have with respect to presidential appointments? How does this affect the president?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.State that the...

Question 9

The Congressional Budget Office evaluates the economic effects of different spending programs and provides information to Congress on the anticipated cost of proposed policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What occurs at a congressional party conference?

Accepted Answer

A)   Democrats take questions from the press.
B)   Democrats review bills passed at the end of a session of Congress.
C)   Republicans and Democrats meet to build rapport and plan bills.
D)   Republicans discuss party strategy.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

How have Americans rated members of Congress in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)   quite high
B)   somewhat high
C)   mediocre
D)   dismally lowE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

An elected official who votes the way his or her constituents would want is a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   conscientious objector
B)   delegate
C)   trustee
D)   politicoE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

What is the purpose of a discharge petition?

Accepted Answer

A)   to force a vote on a House bill that is otherwise stuck in committee
B)   to force a vote on a Senate bill that is being delayed by a filibuster
C)   to force a vote on a House or Senate bill that is favored by a minority
D)   to force Congress to remain in session until the calendar has been fully dischargedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Incumbents are most likely to lose their bid for reelection when they are impacted by which of the following events?

Accepted Answer

A)   budget deficits
B)   low presidential approval ratings
C)   redistricting
D)   logrollingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

In the event of a major scandal,which kind of committee would be convened to conduct a special investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)   a conference committee
B)   a subcommittee
C)   a joint committee
D)   a standing committeeE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Explain the purpose,process,and potential problems associated with redistricting.How have the courts addressed redistricting issues?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that t...

Question 17

The House currently has 435 members,but this number increases automatically every ten years after the census is conducted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Incumbents are prohibited from pursuing casework because it is seen as an unfair electoral advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the selection,responsibilities,and privileges of committee chairs in the House and Senate.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that comm...

Question 20

A __________ is one tactic to signal the leadership that a senator may have objections to a bill.

Accepted Answer

A)   cloture
B)   hold
C)   markup
D)   pocket vetoE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 6: Congress

In the face of inaction by a House committee,a discharge petition signed by a majority can force a bill out of a committee and to the floor.

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Explain the purpose,process,and potential problems associated with redistricting.How have the courts addressed redistricting issues?

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Incumbents are prohibited from pursuing casework because it is seen as an unfair electoral advantage.

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A __________ is one tactic to signal the leadership that a senator may have objections to a bill.

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In the event of a major scandal,which kind of committee would be convened to conduct a special investigation?

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Describe the timeline for the congressional budgeting process.What happens if Congress is not able to pass a budget by the start of the fiscal year?

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Which example best demonstrates a legislator acting according to a delegate view of representation?

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What oversight function does the Senate have with respect to presidential appointments? How does this affect the president?

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The Congressional Budget Office evaluates the economic effects of different spending programs and provides information to Congress on the anticipated cost of proposed policies.

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Which statement about incumbency is most accurate?

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The Constitutional Convention resulted in what form of legislature?

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What is the purpose of a discharge petition?

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__________ is a good example of congressional casework.

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Explain the selection,responsibilities,and privileges of committee chairs in the House and Senate.

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What occurs at a congressional party conference?

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An elected official who votes the way his or her constituents would want is a __________.

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Bills are referred for consideration to __________ committees that continue from one Congress to the next.

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Incumbents are most likely to lose their bid for reelection when they are impacted by which of the following events?

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The House currently has 435 members,but this number increases automatically every ten years after the census is conducted.

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How have Americans rated members of Congress in recent years?

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