Chapter 12 Flashcards
1
Q
What power is granted to the Senate but not to the House?
A
The power to approve treaties
2
Q
According to the Constitution, which type of bills can be introduced only in the House of Representatives?
A
Bills involving the spending or raising of revenues
3
Q
True or False: The Supreme Court has ruled that race cannot be considered at all in redistricting.
A
False
4
Q
In theory, Congress members’ primary responsibility is to
A
the people in their district or state, their constituency
5
Q
How do differences between the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate influence representation?
A
The relatively small size and uniform nature of their constituencies and tow-year terms make U.S. representatives more responsive to local interest groups compared to U.S. senators.
