Question 1

Explain the difficulties involving the representation function of Congress.How does the representation function conflict with the lawmaking function of Congress?

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Question 2

A bill has been approved in the House and Senate,albeit in slightly different versions.The bill now goes to

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A)  the president for his or her veto or signature.
B)  a conference committee.
C)  the standing committees in the House and Senate where the bill originated.
D)  the House Rules Committee.
E)  the Senate Rules Committee.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

In midterm elections,

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A)  the president's party usually loses seats.
B)  voter turnout is substantially higher than in presidential elections.
C)  half the House is up for reelection.
D)  voters are more likely to have weaker ties to political parties.
E)  All of these answers are correct.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

In the nation's first century,

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A)  service in Congress was even more of a lifetime career than it is now.
B)  members of Congress would move from House to Senate and back with little concern for the relative power and prestige of the chambers.
C)  service in Congress was not seen as a lifetime career for most of its members.
D)  service in Congress was restricted by the imposition of term limits in many states.
E)  service in Congress was greatly preferred to service in state government.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following groups is overrepresented in Congress?

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A)  blue-collar workers
B)  homemakers
C)  clerical workers
D)  women
E)  lawyersF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

In initiating broad legislative proposals,the president enjoys all of the following advantages over Congress EXCEPT

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A)  being more likely to take a national perspective on policy issues.
B)  being granted more authority by the Constitution in the area of lawmaking.
C)  being assisted by literally hundreds of policy specialists.
D)  having the authority to make policy decisions even when there are conflicting views within the executive branch,while congressional leaders cannot impose their views on other members who disagree with them.
E)  a lack of fragmentation.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

To override a presidential veto,Congress must vote at a minimum by a

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A)  simple majority in each chamber.
B)  three-fifths majority in each chamber.
C)  two-thirds majority in each chamber.
D)  four-fifths majority in each chamber.
E)  simple majority in the House and a three-fifths majority in the Senate.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which one of the following statements about the seniority principle is MOST accurate?

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A)  The seniority principle is based on the length of time the member has spent in Congress.
B)  Because of seniority,committee chairs exercise absolute power over their committees.
C)  Seniority is no longer absolute in the selection of committee chairs,but it is usually followed.
D)  Seniority is no longer used at all in the choice of committee chairs.
E)  Seniority is used in the Democratic Party,but not in the Republican Party.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Redistricting happens after the census,which is conducted every ________ years.

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A)  4
B)  8
C)  10
D)  15
E)  20F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Senators are generally less likely to take directions from their leaders than House members because

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A)  senators are prohibited by their state legislatures from taking orders from others.
B)  senators think of themselves as being equals and are only willing to be led by persuasion.
C)  senators are more highly paid than House members and are thus immune from financial threats.
D)  House rules mandate that all party members on major bills vote according to the directions of their leaders.
E)  All of these answers are correct.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

For a bill to pass in either chamber of Congress,it must

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A)  receive the support of a third of its members.
B)  receive the support of a simple majority of its members.
C)  receive the support of two-thirds of its members.
D)  be passed within two weeks of its passage by the other chamber.
E)  be passed within a month of its passage by the other chamber.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is TRUE about congressional members over the last three decades?

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A)  Republicans have become more conservative.
B)  Republicans have continued to be moderate.
C)  Republicans have become more liberal.
D)  Democrats have become more moderate.
E)  Democrats have become more conservative.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Since the founding of the United States,the debate over the representation function of Congress has centered on whether

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A)  key decisions should be made by a small number of representatives in committee or by the whole membership in floor debate.
B)  the primary concern of a representative should be the interests of the nation or of his or her constituency.
C)  congressional or presidential authority should dominate on broad issues.
D)  the House or the Senate is more responsive to the public.
E)  the House or the Senate should take the lead on foreign policy issues.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 14

What percentage of state legislators are women?

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A)  less than 5 percent
B)  more than 20 percent
C)  about 50 percent
D)  about 60 percent
E)  more than 40 percentF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

In an average election,about 1 in ________ House seats is a truly competitive election.

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A)  2
B)  3
C)  4
D)  5
E)  6F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

What is the procedural tactic employed in the Senate to prevent a bill from coming to a vote?

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A)  mark up
B)  filibuster
C)  cloture
D)  pocket veto
E)  conference committeeF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

There are currently ________ voting members of the U.S.House of Representatives and ________ voting members of the U.S.Senate.

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A)  535; 100
B)  435; 100
C)  150; 31
D)  300; 100
E)  600; 300F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

In the 1970s,roll-call votes

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A)  generally demonstrated the power of incumbents.
B)  generally demonstrated an increase in party loyalty.
C)  generally did not pit most Republicans against most Democrats.
D)  were less common than voice votes.
E)  were generally not used to record each member's vote.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Bills are formally introduced in Congress by

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A)  members of Congress only.
B)  executive agencies.
C)  interest groups.
D)  the Supreme Court.
E)  All of these answers are correct.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Identify the three congressional agencies and explain the function of each one.

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Exam 11: Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

What is the procedural tactic employed in the Senate to prevent a bill from coming to a vote?

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For a bill to pass in either chamber of Congress,it must

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In initiating broad legislative proposals,the president enjoys all of the following advantages over Congress EXCEPT

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Redistricting happens after the census,which is conducted every ________ years.

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Identify the three congressional agencies and explain the function of each one.

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Which one of the following statements about the seniority principle is MOST accurate?

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What percentage of state legislators are women?

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Explain the difficulties involving the representation function of Congress.How does the representation function conflict with the lawmaking function of Congress?

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A bill has been approved in the House and Senate,albeit in slightly different versions.The bill now goes to

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To override a presidential veto,Congress must vote at a minimum by a

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about congressional members over the last three decades?

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In the nation's first century,

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In midterm elections,

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Which of the following groups is overrepresented in Congress?

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In an average election,about 1 in ________ House seats is a truly competitive election.

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In the 1970s,roll-call votes

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There are currently ________ voting members of the U.S.House of Representatives and ________ voting members of the U.S.Senate.

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