Government 2.1-2.3 Check-Ups

Which of the following scenarios bets illustrates a member of Congress supporting pork-barrel legislation?

A senator from an agricultural state amending legislation to establish a potato research institute in his or her state

The Supreme Court's decision in Shaw v. Reno (1993) is most applicable to which of the following scenarios?

A state legislature approves a redistricting plan that draws district lines based on race.

A member of the United States Senate, Jane Smith, personally opposes a bill that calls for a single-payer system of healthcare, in contrast to the majority of her constituency, who are in favor of the legislation. Based on the trustee model of constituent accountability, which of the following actions will Senator Smith most likely take when it is time to vote on the piece of legislation?

A vote against the bill according to her own conscience, which may cause her to loose support among her constituents.

Based on the above data, which of the following is the most likely consequence for the legislative process in Congress?

An increase in gridlock and failure to compromise on legislation

Which part of the Constitution is reserved for the legislative branch?

Article I

Which of the following is true according to the diagram?

Both chambers make use of a system of majority and minority whips.

Which of the following accurately describes the composition of congressional committees?

Committees are organized by the majority party to maintain control of the policy-making process.

Which of the following is an example of Congress using its implied powers?

Congress passing occupational safety regulations for the private sector

The United States Constitution says that Congress has the power to coin money. This is an example of

Enumerated powers

Which of the following powers is shared by the House of Representatives and the Senate?

Establishing federal courts

The Speaker of the House of Representatives is _____________ and is from _____________.

Nancy Pelosi; California

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives?

Natural born citizen of the United States

According to the United States Constitution, all revenue bills must

Originate in the House of Representatives

A new president has been elected after running on a campaign of lowering taxes and reducing spending on discretionary programs but now must work with Congress to ensure legislation passes which achieves these goals. Which of the leaders in the diagram plays the most crucial role in shaping the legislation that the president wants passed?

Speaker of the House

A person claiming that the House can pass legislation with a simple majority, but the Senate is unlikely to pass legislation unless a bill has the support of a 60-vote supermajority is most likely to cite which of the following institutional differences as the cause of this trend?

The House has strict limits on debate, while the Senate allows unlimited debate.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn based on the table?

The bill was able to pass because some Republicans and Independents voted for it along with all Democrats.

Which of the following clauses serves as the constitutional basis for the federal Real ID Act of 2005, a law that established uniform standards for state-issued identification cards and provided regulation of a state function?

The necessary and proper clause

The House Appropriations Committee disagrees with a proposal in the president's annual budget request to increase the number of people eligible for food stamps, consequently leading to the House of Representatives passing a budget that does not increase funding for the program. This ability to check presidential actions is best described as

The power of the purse

Which of the following enumerated powers would permit Congress to stimulate the economy by hiring unemployed citizens?

The power to pass a federal budget

Which of the following best describes the holding in Baker v. Carr (1961)?

Unequal representation of citizens in legislative districts is unconstitutional and may be reviewed by the courts.