ch.11 quiz

A select committee is different from a standing committee because ________. Answers:A. a select committee is convened for a specific and temporary purpose, while a standing committee is permanent B. a select committee must stay in session, while a standing committee goes to recess C. a select committee is used for bill reconciliation, while a standing committee is used for prosecutions D. a select committee includes member of both chambers, while a standing committee includes only members of the House

a

The saying "All politics is local" roughly means ________. Answers:A. the local constituents tend to care about things that affect them B. the local constituents want action on national issues C. the act of campaigning always occurs at the local level where constituents are D. the local candidate will always win

a

While each state has two senators, members of the House are apportioned ________. Answers:A. according to the state's population B. according to the state's geographic size C. based on each state's need D. based on the state's economic size

a

________ is a model of representation in which representatives feel at liberty to actin the way they believe is best for their constituents. Answers:A. trustee B. delegate C. democratic D. politico

a

the political process that results from dividing a legislature into two separate assemblies is called _________. Answers:A. bicameralism B. federalism C. filibuster D. congressionalism

a

The powers given explicitly to the federal government by the Constitution to regulate interstate and foreign commerce, raise and support armies, declare war, coin money, and conduct foreign affairs are known as: Answers:A. inherent powers B. enumerated powers C. representative powers D. implied powers

b

_________ is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives. Answers:A. majority leader B. speaker C. whip D. vice president

b

A joint committee is: Answers:A. a permanent legislative committee that meets regularly B. small legislative committee created to fulfill a specific purpose C. a legislative committee consisting of members from both chambers that investigates certain topics D. what you and your buddies form in your parents basement on Saturday night.

c

Which of the following is an implied power of Congress? Answers:A. the power to increase taxes on the wealthiest one percent B. the power to put the president on trial for high crimes C. the power to regulate the sale of tobacco in the states D. the power to override a presidential veto

c

he Great Compromise successfully resolved differences between ________. Answers:A. the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution B. slave and non-slave states C. large and small states D. the House and the Senate

c

House leaders are more powerful than Senate leaders because of ________. Answers:A. the constitutional position of the House B. the larger size of the House C. the State of the Union address being delivered in the House chamber D. the majoritarian nature of the House—a majority can run it like a cartel

d

Saying a bill is being marked up is just another way to say it is being ________. Answers:A. neglected B. tabled C. vetoed D. amended

d

Stopping a filibuster requires that ________. Answers:A. a majority of senators agree on the bill B. the Speaker or majority leader intervenes C. the speaker steps away from the podium D. the chamber votes for cloture

d

The process of redistricting can present problems for congressional representation because ________. Answers:A. states have been known to create more districts than they have been apportioned B. districts must include urban and rural areas C. states can gain but never lose districts D. districts are often drawn to benefit partisan groups

d

In the House, the majority leader is the functional leader. Answers:True False

false