AP Gov Multiple Choice Unit 5

Which of the following statements about Congress is FALSE?

ALL OF THE ABOVE

What is the central legislative dilemma facing members of Congress?

Balancing representation of their constituents with making effective public policy.

According to the Constitution, revenue bills must originate in the

House

The whip

Keeps a close head count on key votes, and attempts to keep party members in line

Which of the following is permitted to draft a bill?

Members of Congress

Setting the legislative agenda in the Senate is the responsibility of

Party leaders

Most members of Congress would be considered

Politicos

The _____________ is next in line after the Vice-President to succeed a president who resigns, dies in office, or is impeached.

Speaker of the House

Which of the following congressional offices is mandated by the Constitution?

Speaker of the House

The English politician and philosopher Edmund Burke favored the concept of legislators as _________________, using their best judgement to make policy in the interests of the people.

Trustees

Presidential leadership of Congress in promoting the chief executive's programs is

at the margins, as a facillitator

In contrasts to the trustee model of representation, the ________ model of representation is based on legislators mirroring the preferences of their constituents.

instructed delegates

The most powerful person in the Senate is the

majority leader

The House Rules Committee

reviews most bills coming from committee before they go to the full House

Nominees to the United States Supreme Court must be confirmed by

the Senate