2.1-2.3 MCQ

In which year did Congress pass all stand-alone appropriations (spending) bills on time?

1977

Which of the following statements accurately summarizes the reasoning for the decision in Baker v. Carr (1962) ?

Because rural districts had fewer people, representation was unevenly distributed; thus, Baker was denied equal protection under the law.

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 statements is true based on the bar graph?

From 2011 to 2016, no stand-alone appropriations bills were passed on time.

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.

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

House of Representatives- Debate on bills is limited Senate - Debate on bills can be unlimited

Which of the following categories accounted for the majority of spending in 2017, according to the chart?

Mandatory

Which of the following describes the ruling in Shaw v. Reno (1993) ?

Racial gerrymandering was ruled unconstitutional.