What would be the benefit of imposing term limits on Congress members?

it would make members less insulated from political change

Descriptive representation refers to representing constituents by

mirroring their politically relevant characteristics

Riders are frequently unpopular with the general public because

they funnel federal money into targeted areas

Why may the filibuster be considered undemocratic?

it is used by the minority to defeat the majority

Why are constituents in small states better represented in Congress than those in big states?

senate seats are equally divided among the states

What accounts for fact that party politics have become more polarized lately?

the preferences of congressional voters have changed

Which of the following describes a noteworthy development in Congress in the past 20 years?

the increased importance of the House leadership

Why does the responsive nature of Congress’s work increase the size of government?

expanding government services helps members get reelected

When redrawing state district lines, the state party in the majority is likely to ____________.

move two opposition representatives into a single district

Which of the following is an example of the politico (trustee&delegate) model of representation

a senator who follows his own and his constituents’ views

Why are caucuses important to party alignment in Congress?

they provide opportunities to align interests of members

Which of the following is the best example of legislative oversight?

a hearing is held to investigate misuse of funds in govt.

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AP Gov Ch 11-Congress

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1
What would be the benefit of imposing term limits on Congress members?
it would make members less insulated from political change
it would motivate members to work harder
it would give incumbents a better chance at reelection
it would end the practice of filibusters in the Senate
2
Committee oversight of the executive branch ______________
often preempts problems
is mostly reactive to problems
helps the president with the public
relies little on committee staff
3
Descriptive representation refers to representing constituents by
mirroring their politically relevant characteristics
rooting for their high school football teams
pushing pork barrel projects through the House
living in the geographical area of one’s constituents
4
Riders are frequently unpopular with the general public because
they are secret
they funnel federal money into targeted areas
lobbyists oppose them
the public does not understand them
5
Which demographic group is the most underrepresented in Congress?
African Americans
women
Asians
Italians
6
Which of the following ends debate in the Senate?
vote by the Rules Committee
rider
the death of the senator
cloture
7
Why may the filibuster be considered undemocratic?
it is used by the majority to defeat the minority
it is used to prevent logrolling in Congress
it is used by the minority to defeat the majority
it is used in the Senate but not in the House
8
Most of the work in Congress is done
at the local bar
in meetings with lobbyists
in standing committees
on the floor of the House
9
Why are constituents in small states better represented in Congress than those in big states?
senate seats are equally divided among the states
smaller states are more likely to have shorter terms
small states are more likely to be farming states
in big states seats are open and are contested more often
10
What accounts for fact that party politics have become more polarized lately?
the rise of the Internet and access to public records
the preferences of congressional voters have changed
presidential politics have fueled bipartisanship in Congress
the voting electorate has aged
11
Which of the following describes a noteworthy development in Congress in the past 20 years?
the increased importance of the House leadership
the increase in the power of subcommittee chairs
the rise of the seniority system
the increased strength of presidential leadership
12
Why does the responsive nature of Congress’s work increase the size of government?
expanding government services helps members get reelected
Congressional work is prestigious
Congress does not have the power to set the budgetary agenda
Congress is filled with “yes men” and “yes women”
13
When redrawing state district lines, the state party in the majority is likely to ____________.
ask the Supreme Court to draw new district lines
try to keep all existing district lines in place
allow the party in the minority to draw new district lines
move two opposition representatives into a single district
14
Which reconciles different versions of a bill passed in the House and Senate?
a conference committee
a select committee
a reconciliation committee
a joint committee
15
Which of the following is an example of the politico (trustee&delegate) model of representation
a representative who refuses to make strategic plans
a senator who always follows her own conscience
a representative who acts in the best interests of the voter
a senator who follows his own and his constituents’ views
16
Why are caucuses important to party alignment in Congress?
it is where party members pledge to vote for party bills
they reward those who vote the party line with money
they provide opportunities to align interests of members
they are the primary place for debates to take place
17
Of all the roles that senators and representatives play __________ is the most difficult.
constituency representative
policymaker
congressional historian
fund-raiser
18
After a House committee reviews a bill and writes its report, the bill goes to the
appropriate subcommittee
Senate
House Rules Committee
president
19
A senator can effectively prevent the Senate from voting by
filibustering
holding hearings
weight lifting
conducting oversight
20
Most of the time, members of Congress vote with
their state
the president
Leonardo DiCaprio
their party
21
The long series of decision points in the lawmaking process _________________.
must be confronted by all legislation
prevents excessive executive influence
makes it easier for majorities to rule
favors the status quo
22
Which would be an attractive committee for a member of Congress from Montana?
Education
Agriculture
Government Reform
Rules
23
Which of the following is the best example of legislative oversight?
the Rules Committee amends a bill
riders are not allowed
the vice president presides over the Senate
a hearing is held to investigate misuse of funds in govt.
24
Which is MOST LIKELY to determine a candidate’s chance of getting elected to Congress?
the promises they make to their constituents
their campaign style
their connections to the media
their incumbency status
25
The U.S. Congress and all state legislatures except __________ are bicameral.
New York’s
Ohio’s
Florida’s
Nebraska’s

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