Lesson 7-4 Homework AP Government

T or F Casework is a small part of a Congressman's job.

False

T or F Congressional decision making is done without influence from constitutents.

False

T or F Logrolling prevents lawmakers from passing legislation.

False

How does logrolling help a bill become a law?

It gets more lawmakers to agree and support each others' bills

T or F Casework helps members of Congress understand their constituents and their needs.

True

T or F Pork-barrel legislation appropriates money and brings jobs to States and local districts.

True

A caseworker relates information from _______________________ to ________________________.

constituents; members of Congress

Logrolling is a form of _________________.

cooperation

Pork-barrel legislation in Congress is often _______________________.

criticized

A member of Congress can learn about the priorities and concerns of their consituents by

doing casework