PSCI180- Quiz 4

How many years does a House of Representatives member serve before seeking re-election? 2 4 6 8

2

How many years is a U.S. Senator elected to serve for before seeking re-election?

6

__________________________________ is the division of the courts into two separate systems, one federal and one state. Appellate court regions Dual courts system Judicial activism Judicial Review

Dual courts system

____________ is a rule or order issued by the president without the cooperation of Congress.

Executive order

A filibuster can be used in the House of Representatives to extend debate on a piece of legislation as long as possible, typically with the intended purpose of obstructing or killing it.

False

In California, local governments have a great deal of autonomy from the state government

False

The State Assembly is the upper house in California and has 40 elected members.

False

The saying "all politics is local" roughly means a local candidate will always win.

False

There are currently term-limits for Congress people. You Answered

False

Today the state governments have more power than the federal government.

False

_______________________ is a system of government in which power is shared between the local/state governments and the national/federal government.

Federalism

Which case gave the courts' their power known as "judicial review"?

Marbury v Madison

_________________ is federal spending intended to benefit a particular district or set of constituents Presidential earmark Pork-barrel spending Winner-take-all all of the above

Pork-barrel spending

In the absence of the Vice President, who is the presiding officer of the Senate?

President pro tempore

So called "liberal" justices support a loose constructionist interpretation of the Constitution.

TRue

The state of California has a three tier state court system.

TRue

A politician represents a body of voters, also known as her/his constituents.

True

A trustee model of representation is a model of representation in which representatives feel at liberty to act in the way they believe is best for their constituents.

True

Both the federal and California state governments have a bicameral legislature.

True

James Madison defends the concept of checks and balances in Federalist #51.

True

Stopping a filibuster requires a simple majority of senators to agree on a bill.

True

The judicial branch has little power over the implementation of enforcing its rulings.

True

WWII created an economic boom in California.

True

Water was and still is a central issue and major political divide in California.

True

When a vacancy occurs in the federal courts, the President makes a nomination which must be approved by Senate

True

What is the minimum number of Electoral College votes a candidate must win in order to become the next President?

a majority of the whole which is 270 votes

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

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 geographic size based on the state's economic size according to the state's population based on each state's need

according to the state's population

Which of the following is a check that the legislative branch has over the courts? Senate approval is needed for the appointment of justices and federal judges. Congress may rewrite a law the courts have declared unconstitutional. Congress may withhold funding needed to implement court decisions. all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following is/are problems with the Electoral College? small states are over-represented "swing" states receive most of the attention the outcome can differ from the national popular vote all of the above

all of the above

Senate races tend to inspire ________. broad discussion of policy issues narrow discussion of specific policy issues less money than House races less media coverage than House races

broad discussion of policy issues

The problem with Congressional districts known as "gerrymandering" refers to which of the following: istricts must include urban and rural areas states can gain but never lose districts Answer districts are often drawn to benefit one political party states have been known to create more districts than allowed

districts are often drawn to benefit one political party

The problem with Congressional districts known as "gerrymandering" refers to which of the following: districts must include urban and rural areas states can gain but never lose districts districts are often drawn to benefit one political party states have been known to create more districts than allowed

districts are often drawn to benefit one political party

A congressperson who pursues a strict delegate model of representation would seek to ________. legislate in the way they believe their constituents want often regardless of the anticipated outcome legislate in a way that carefully considered the circumstances and issue so as to reach a solution that is best for everyone legislate in a way that is best for the nation regardless of the costs for the constituents legislate in the way that they thinks is best for the constituents

legislate in the way they believe their constituents want often regardless of the anticipated outcome

The justices of the US Supreme Court are ________.

nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate

The US Supreme Court today consists of ________. nine associate justices one chief justice and eight associate justices thirteen judges one chief justice and five associate justices.

one chief justice and eight associate justices

The courts' power known as judicial review allows the courts to increase the number of judges rule that a law or action by others members of government is unconstitutional impeach the President abolish the electoral college

rule that a law or action by others members of government is unconstitutional

Stopping a filibuster requires that _________.

the Senate votes for cloture

Who is elected as the leader of the House of Representatives?

the Speaker of the House

____________________ is a common phrase when the President uses his/her position and power to focus media attention on an issue.

the bully pulpit

What does Campbell's surge and decline theory suggest about the outcome of midterm elections? the president's party will gain seats at midterm time the president's supporters will turn out in larger numbers the president's party in Congress will lose seats during midterm time voters who oppose the president will stay home during midterm elections

the president's party in Congress will lose seats during midterm time