Gov Chapter 11 Test Sample Question Prep

(c.) oversight

Congress missed the fact that various agencies with responsibility for supervising the banking industry were negligent in identifying looming financial problems that led to the recession of 2008-2009. This suggests a failure of _______________.

(d.) more homogeneous

How have parties changed internally as they have become more polarized?

(b.) increasing jobs and revenue with federally funded projects

How might the pork barrel aid a congressional member's district?

(d.) women

Of the following groups, which is most underrepresented in Congress?

(d.) to persuade party members to support the party's priorities

What function do whips serve?

(b.) committees

Where does most of Congress's work happen?

(c.) select

Which committees exist in both the House and Senate, may be temporary or permanent, and usually have a specific focus?

(d.) presidents are most successful as facilitators, rather than directors, in lawmaking

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between Congress and the President?

(b.) stressing policy positions can make enemies as well as friends

Why might incumbents want to deemphasize their policy positions during reelection campaign?