GOV CH. 11

Which of the following are true concerning women and minorities who run for congressional office? - Women and minorities account for approximately half of the membership of Congress. - There are more women than there are minorities in Congress. - Women and minorities are more likely to run for congressional office than for local or state legislative positions. - Women and minorities are less likely to run for Congress than white males.

- There are more women than there are minorities in Congress. - Women and minorities are less likely to run for Congress than white males.

A vote where most members of one political party vote one way while most members of the other party vote the other way is categorized as a ______ unity vote. - roll-call - bipartisan - party - toeing-the-line

- party

If a "turf war" erupts as different committees vie for jurisdiction over a bill, who or what decides the committee assignment? - It is assigned to the most senior of the ranking members of the committees in question. - party leaders - the Speaker of the House - It is assigned to the most senior of the committee chairs in question.

- party leaders

Incumbents have ______ over challengers. - no advantages - substantial advantages - little advantage

- substantial advantages

Members of Congress are most indebted to which of the following? -party ideology -party leadership -hardcore partisan voters in their state or district -the wealthy donors who fund their campaigns

-hardcore partisan voters in their state or district -the wealthy donors who fund their campaigns

Who helps the Speaker set the party's legislative agenda in the House? A. the majority leader B. the president pro tempore C. the minority leader D. the minority whip

A. THE MAJORITY LEADER

Polls indicate that voters' opinions of Donald Trump's performance had what effect in the 2018 midterms? A. Those who supported Trump helped Republicans retake control of the House. B. Those who were discontented with Trump helped Democrats retake control of the House. C. Trump was not on the ballot in the 2018 midterms; voters' opinions of him were not a factor.

B. Those who were discontented with Trump helped Democrats retake control of the House.

To plan strategy and resolve policy issues, party members in Congress typically meet behind closed doors in a session called a party .

CAUCAS

Which of the following is a major reason why incumbents are reelected? A. Incumbents generally do a better job enacting laws that are beneficial for the nation as a whole. B. Once elected, most incumbents make sure that their districts go through reapportionment to ensure homogeneity. C. Incumbents typically receive presidential endorsements, which voters respect. D. Many congressional districts and some states are lopsidedly Democratic or Republican.

Many congressional districts and some states are lopsidedly Democratic or Republican.

The trend toward party unity in Congress can clearly be seen in voting records of members of Congress when their votes are officially recorded during a ________ -_________ vote.

ROLL-CALL

The emergence of_________ _________ , groups that can pour money into a political campaign with few limits, has given challengers a better opportunity to unseat congressional incumbents.

SUPER PAC

Which of the following terms describes a permanent committee in Congress that has a defined legislative jurisdiction? - select committee - subcommittee - standing committee - joint committee

standing committee