POS2041 MODULE 3

The main difference between inherent and implied powers is that

implied powers can be traced to the powers expressed in the actual language of the Constitution while inherent powers derive from national sovereignty.

The Congressional Research Service and the Government Accountability Office are examples of

staff agencies.

When Senator Robert Byrd steered brought federal money to build highways, dams, and government facilities to his state of West Virginia, he was doing which of the following?

pork barreling

In addition to pressuring members of Congress to vote a certain way on a bill, interest groups also have substantial influence in

setting the legislative agenda.

Which of the following would be an example of how federal bureaucrats make rules while engaging in implementation?

the Environmental Protection Agency requiring that, under the Clean Air Act, the average fuel economy for new vehicles must be at least 35.5 miles per gallon

What did the framers call the "least dangerous branch" of American government?

the Supreme Court

What is cloture?

the process by which three-fifths of the Senate can end a filibuster

Agencies like the Departments of State, Department of Defense, and Homeland Security

work to maintain national security and protect American interests at home and abroad.

The data presented in this figure depict the growing caseload of the U.S. Supreme Court. The total number of cases filed in the Court has increased a great deal over the last 80 years. What was the approximate number of cases filed with the Supreme Court in 2018?

. about 8,200 cases b. about 7,500 cases c. about 9,300 cases d. about 6,500 cases x

The kind of representation that takes place when constituents have the power to hire and fire their representatives is called

. delegate representation. b. trustee representation. WRONG c. descriptive representation. d. substantive representation.

Imagine that there is a roll-call vote on a bill on Medicare in the Senate and 50% of Republicans vote against it and 50% of Democrats vote in favor. This is known as a(n)

.executive agreement.b.party unity vote. x c.pocket veto.d.roll-call vote.

Historically, the power of the federal courts was subject to a number of limitations. One such limitation is that courts are "passive" institutions in that they

.offer relief or assistance only to individuals.b.avoid making decisions.c.must wait until a case is brought to them before they can make authoritative decisions. x d.obtain their jurisdiction from the United States Constitution.

________ occurs when a criminal case is resolved through a negotiated agreement before a full trial is completed.

A plea bargain

Why does the House typically have greater party unity than the Senate?

House rules grant greater control over the actions of representatives than Senate leaders.

Why might a Supreme Court justice want to write a broader majority opinion?

It serves as a precedent for future cases.

Which of the following statements best describes the representation of women and minorities in the U.S. Congress?

Representation of women and minorities has increased during the past two decades but is not comparable to their proportions in the general population.

The ________ is established by the Constitution and cannot be abolished by a congressional law.

Supreme Court

A bill that deals with such a diverse set of unrelated issues as environmental issues, tax issues, and criminal justice issues is likely to be a(n)

a. joint committee bill. WRONG b. omnibus appropriations bill. c. multiple referral bill. d. conference committee bill.

In the last few decades, executive orders have

become routine instruments of presidential governance rather than emergency wartime measures.

In the House of Representatives, virtually all the time allotted by the Rules Committee for debate on a given bill is controlled by the

bill's sponsor and its leading opponent.

The data presented in this figure depict the growing caseload of the U.S. Supreme Court. The total number of cases filed in the Court has increased a great deal over the last 80 years. From 1995 to 2000, by about how much did the number of cases filed increase?

by 2,000 cases x b. by 1,000 cases c. by 1,500 cases d. by 500 cases

The role that the U.S. House of Representatives plays in impeachments can best be compared with that of a

grand jury.

Holding the political office for which one is running is known as

incumbency.

Which of the following is not a role the president typically plays?

judge on constitutional issues.

Though used at times by justices on both sides of the partisan divide, which judicial philosophy posits that the Court should go beyond the words of the Constitution or a statute to consider the broader societal implications of its decisions?

judicial activism

The State of the Union address is

mandated by the Constitution.

One way the majority leader and minority leader in the Senate exert power is through control

of the calendar. b. of the committee system. c. over redistricting. d. of the president pro tempo. WRONG

Before the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, government appointments were made

on the basis of merit. WRONG

A provision by the House Rules committee that allows debate and the addition of new amendments to a bill is called a(n)

open rule.

Which of the following is the least likely to provide Congress with information that is independent from the executive branch?

Congressional Research Service WRONG b. Congressional Budget Office c. Executive Office of the President d. Government Accountability Office

A bill's supporters in the House of Representatives generally prefer ________, while opponents generally prefer a(n) ________.

a closed rule; open rule