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Which of the following is generally true of the gerrymandering of congressional districts?

It creates districts that favor one political party over another.

Which of the following committees of the House of Representatives sets the conditions for debate and amendment of most legislation?

Rules

The boundary lines of congressional districts are drawn by

State Legislatures

Which of the following is true of the seniority system of Congress in relation to committee leadership and committee staffing?

The chairs of congressional committees tend to be senior members of the body's majority party.

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of divided government in the United States political system?

The majority of senators and the majority of representatives are from one party, but the president is from another.

Congressional legislative powers include all of the following EXCEPT

pardoning felons

The Constitution states that all revenue bills must originate in

the United States House of Representatives

Federal budget entitlements refer to spending

to provide individual benefits established by legislation

The details of legislation are usually worked out in which of the following settings?

A subcommittee

A first term member of the House of Representatives from North Dakota who wished to maximize opportunities for constituent service would be most likely to seek placement on which of the following committees?

Agriculture

Which of the following best reflects the holding in the case Baker v. Carr (1962) ?

Created a one-person, one-vote standard for reviewing congressional districts.

Which of the following is the most likely consequence of divided government?

Delays in confirmation of federal court nominees

Which of the following actions by a congressional representative is an example of "pork barreling"?

Directing federal funds into the representative's district through legislation

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the rules for debate used by the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate?

House of Representatives - Debate is limited. Senate - Members can filibuster.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate?

House of Representatives - The Constitution's framers intended it to reflect the will of the people. Senate - The Constitution's framers designed it to represent the interests of the states.

Advocates of shifting the task of drawing United States House districts from state legislatures to independent commissions are likely to claim which of the following as an advantage of independent commissions?

Independent commissions significantly reduce the influence of partisan gerrymandering in the redistricting process.

Which of the following statements about the Senate is true?

Individual senators can exercise substantial influence over the legislative process.

Of the following, which is the most powerful figure in Congress?

The Speaker of the House

Which of the following is a unique power held by members of the Senate?

The ability to filibuster

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

The power to pass a federal budget

Members of Congress who have adopted the delegate role of representation normally cast their votes based on which of the following?

The preferences of the majority of their constituents

Which of the following statements about motions for cloture is true?

They are used by senators to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote.

If legislation passes in both the House of Representatives and the Senate but each version is slightly different, the conflicting bills are sent to

a conference committee for review and compromise

A committee chair in the House of Representatives is always

a member of the majority party in the chamber

The power of the Rules Committee in the House of Representatives rests on its authority to

place a bill on the legislative calendar, limit time for debate and determine the type of amendments allowed