POS1041 - American Government, Chapter 11 Quiz

A select committee is different from a standing committee because __________.

A select committee is convened for a specific and temporary purpose, while a standing committee is permanent.

While each state has two senators, members of the House are apportioned ___________.

According to the state's population.

Senate races tend to inspire ________.

Broad discussion of police issues.

The process of redistricting can present problems for congressional representation because _________.

Districts are often drawn to benefit partisan groups.

The increasing value constituents have placed on descriptive representation in Congress has had the effect of _________.

Increasing the number of minority members in Congress.

A congressperson who pursued a strict delegate model of representation would seek to _______.

Legislate in the way that he or she thinks is best for the constituents.

Stopping a filibuster requires that ________.

The chamber votes for cloture.

House leaders are more powerful than Senate leaders because of _______.

The constitutional position of the House.

The saying, ''All policies is local.'' roughly means __________.

The local constituents tend to care about things that affect them.

What is an implied power of Congress?

The power to regulate the sale of tobacco in the states.