Ch.6 Flashcards
When is the staff of a member of Congress most likely to have an influence over how he or she votes on a given bill?
When the bill is nonideological
Pork may aid the district of a member of congress by _________.
increasing jobs and revenue with federally funded projects.
The _______ is where members of congress affiliated with a given party gather to select their leadership at the beginning of each term.
Party caucus
In the House of Representatives, who is second in authority to the Speaker of the House?
Majority Leader
How are committee chairs selected in the House?
They are selected by party leaders
The vice president of the United States is the ceremonial leader of the Senate, but he or she has little real leadership responsibilities. The true leader of thr Senate is the ___________.
majority leader
What occurs during the appropriations process?
Congress grants funds to federal agencies and programs.
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Congress and the judiciary
The supreme court has been overturning more acts of congress in recent years that it has in the past.
what does the government accountability office do?
audits the financial expenditures of the executive branch
Why are there currently 435 members in the house of representatives?
The number is fixed by statue
_______ is a good example of congressional casework.
Helping a constitute navigate red tape
After a bill is reported by a full committee, it goes to _________
the house committee on rules or the senate floor.
What is the purpose of a discharge petition?
to force a vote on a house bill that is otherwise stuck in committee
Which is an example of logrolling in congress
supporting someone elses bill in exchange for future support of your bill
Whips serve what main function?
to persuade party members to support the party
