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.