Unit 2 ap classroom review
In which year did Congress pass all stand-alone appropriations (spending) bills on time?
1977
Which of the following congressional plans to create new district maps would most likely face a challenge in the Supreme Court based on precedent?
A district that has a majority of African American residents is drawn in a state, using race as the predominant factor in its creation.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a member of Congress supporting pork-barrel legislation?
A senator from an agricultural state amending legislation to establish a potato research institute in his or her state
The Supreme Court's decision in Shaw v. Reno (1993) is most applicable to which of the following scenarios?
A state legislature approves a redistricting plan that draws district lines on basis of race.
Which of the following statements accurately summarizes the reasoning for the decision in Baker v. Carr (1962) ?
Because rural districts had fewer people, representation was unevenly distributed; thus, Baker was denied equal protection under the law.
Which of the following is true according to the diagram?
Both chambers make use of a system of majority and minority whips.
Which of the following is an example of a power exclusively granted to the Senate in Article II of the Constitution?
Confirming ambassadors
Which of the following is an example of Congress using its implied powers?
Congress passing occupational safety regulations for the private sector
Which of the following most accurately depicts a member of Congress adhering to the delegate model of representation and a member of Congress adhering to the trustee model of representation in making a legislative decision?
Delegate model- A member of the House votes for a bill based on positive polling results about the bill in their district. Trustee model- A member of the House votes against a bill that is popular in their district because they believe it violates their own morals.
Which of the following statements is true based on the bar graph?
From 2011 to 2016, no stand-alone appropriations bills were passed on time.
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the rules for debate used by the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate?
House of Representatives- Debate is limited. Senate- Members can filibuster.
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate?
House of Representatives: Debate on bills is limited Senate: Debate on bills can be unlimited
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate?
House of Representatives: The Constitution's framers intended it to reflect the will of the people. Senate: The Constitution's framers designed it to represent the interests of the states.
Which of the following describes the ruling in Shaw v. Reno (1993) ?
Racial gerrymandering was ruled unconstitutional.
Which of the following best describes the reasoning in Baker v. Carr (1961)?
Unequal representation of citizens in legislative districts is unconstitutional and may be reviewed by the courts.
Which of the following categories accounted for the majority of spending in 2017, according to the chart?
mandatory
The Constitution states that all revenue bills must originate in
the United States House of Representatives