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41 Cards in this Set
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The House ________ Committee reviews most bills coming from other committees before they go on to the full House, thus performing a traffic cop function.
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Rules
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The single most important advantage to someone trying to get elected to Congress is
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being an incumbent.
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In most congressional elections, challengers
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lose.
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The pork barrel and casework are examples of
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opportunities for credit claiming by members of Congress.
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Nominees to the United States Supreme Court must be confirmed by
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the Senate.
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All of the following may increase the likelihood that an incumbent is defeated EXCEPT a. scandals. b. a strong challenger. c. redistricting. d. national political "tidal waves." e. campaign funding. |
campaign funding.
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Which of the following is TRUE about the minimum age requirements for members of Congress set forth in the Constitution? a. There are no age requirements for members of Congress. b. One must be at least 21 years of age to serve in the House of Representatives. c. One must be at least 30 years of age to serve in the Senate. d. One must be at least 35 years of age to serve in either the House or the Senate. e. The age requirements are the same for the House and the Senate. |
One must be at least 30 years of age to serve in the Senate.
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________ privileges refer to the free use of the mail system enjoyed by Congress.
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Franking
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Bicameralism means that a legislative body is one
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with two houses, providing checks and balances on policymaking.
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How many senators are elected from each state?
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Two
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Activities of members of Congress that help constituents as individuals are known as
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casework.
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The filibuster a. has been ruled unconstitutional. b. is unique to the Senate. c. is allowed in both the House and the Senate. d. has been prohibited in both the House and Senate. e. is unique to the House. |
is unique to the Senate.
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The Constitution gives the House of Representatives the power to
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initiate all revenue bills.
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The House Rules Committee a. has its members appointed by the House majority leader. b. reviews most bills coming from committee before they go to the full House. c. usually retains independence from the House leadership. d. is similar to the Senate Rules Committee. e. All of the above |
reviews most bills coming from committee before they go to the full House.
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According to the Constitution, once impeached, federal officials are then tried in the
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Senate.
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The fact that incumbents usually win reelection a. creates stability in the membership of Congress. b. makes it more difficult for citizens to "send a message to Washington" with their votes. c. allows representatives and senators to gain some expertise in dealing with public policy. d. insulates members of Congress from political change. e. All of the above |
All of the above
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Individuals already holding office are called
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incumbents
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Which of the following is an example of casework by a member of Congress? a. helping a constituent gain citizenship. b. writing a newsletter to send out to constituents. c. working with a caucus on a public policy that affects his or her constituents. d. voting for a bill desired by constituents. e. All of the above |
helping a constituent gain citizenship
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House seats are up for election every
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two years.
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The United States Senate has ________ members.
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100
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After each federal census, a. the size of Congress increases. b. the membership of the House is reapportioned. c. the Senate reapportions its membership. d. the office of the Speaker of the House changes hands. e. All of the above |
the membership of the House is reapportioned.
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A Senate seat is up for election every _ years
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six years
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The House Rules Committee a. has its members appointed by the House majority leader. b. is similar to the Senate Rules Committee. c. reviews most bills coming from committee before they go to the full House. d. usually retains independence from the House leadership. e. All of the above |
reviews most bills coming from committee before they go to the full House.
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The real differences between the House and the Senate lie in their A) ideology. B) membersʹ characteristics. C) organization and centralization of power. D) role in policy. E) power relative to each other. |
organization and centralization of power.
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Only ________ can formally submit a bill for congressional consideration.
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members of the House or senators
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A ________ committee is formed when the Senate and House pass different versions of the same bill to report back a compromise bill.
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conference
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When members of Congress hold a hearing to question a cabinet member on how a law is being carried out, they are engaging in
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legislative oversight.
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The Constitution gives the House of Representatives the power to
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initiate all revenue bills
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Appropriations, Judiciary, and Armed Services are all examples of ________ committees.
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standing
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Which of the following is permitted to draft a bill? a. The president b. The public c. Members of Congress d. Lobbyists e. All of the above; anyone can draft a bill. |
Anyone can draft a bill
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Members of Congress who informally band together in groups to promote and protect mutual interests (e.g., mushroom growers) form what are called
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caucuses.
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Which of the following congressional offices is mandated by the Constitution? a. House and Senate majority leader b. Speaker of the House c. President of the House d. President of the United States e. All of the above |
Speaker of the House
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The House ________ Committee reviews most bills coming from other committees before they go on to the full House, thus performing a traffic cop function.
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Rules
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Most of the business of Congress takes place a. on the floor of the House and Senate. b. in committees and subcommittees. c. in the Rules Committee. d. in congressional districts. e. during evening social functions. |
in committees and subcommittees.
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A proposed law, drafted in legal language is called a
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bill.
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Nominees to the United States Supreme Court must be confirmed by
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the Senate.
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According to the Constitution, once impeached, federal officials are then tried in the
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Senate.
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________ members present and voting can halt a filibuster by voting for cloture.
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Sixty
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Legislative ________ is the process of monitoring the bureaucracy and its administration of policy.
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oversight
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The filibuster a. is unique to the House. b. is allowed in both the House and the Senate. c. is unique to the Senate. d. has been prohibited in both the House and Senate. e. has been ruled unconstitutional. |
is unique to the Senate.
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Which of the following is TRUE of the Senate as compared to the House? a. The Senate is more influential in foreign affairs. b. The Senate is smaller in number, and less powerful and less prestigious. c. In the Senate, seniority is important in determining power. d. The Senate is more influential on the budget. e. The Senate is more centralized and is characterized by stronger leadership. |
The Senate is more influential in foreign affairs.
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