EXAM CONGRESS

Question 1

The Constitution gives the House of Representatives the power to

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initiate all revenue bills

Question 2

How many senators are elected from each state?

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two

Question 3

Which of the following is not true about incumbents?

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they usually face very tough challengers

Question 4

Accoriding to the Constitution, revenue bills must originate in the

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House

Question 5

The filibuster is a technique used in the

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Senate to prolong debate in order to kill a bill

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Legislators who use their best judgement to make policy in the interests of the people are called

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trustees

Question 7

The members of the Senate closely reflect the nation in terms of

Gender

Race

Prior occupation

Economic status

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none of the above

Question 8

Articles of impeachment must be passed by

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the House

Question 9

The pork barrel and casework are examples of

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oppurtunities for credit-claiming by members of Congress

Question 10

One of the key differences between the House and the Senate is that the House

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has more policy specialization

Question 11

Nominees to the US supreme Court must be confirmed by

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The Senate

Question 12

Members of Congress who informally band together in groups to promote and protect mutual interests form what are called

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caucuses

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Incumbents are those

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already holding office

Question 14

Which is responsible for responding to congressional requests for info and providing non-partisan studies?

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Congressional Research Service

Question 15

The foremost attraction for the job of serving in Congress is

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the power to make key public policy decisions

Question 16

According to the Constitution, once impeached, federal officials are then tried in the

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Senate

Question 17

Some prefer the concept of legislators as ______, mirroring the preferences of their constituents

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instructed delegates

Question 18

Which of these candidates would most likely get elected

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a representatives running for reelection

Question 19

An example of casework by a member of Congress is

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helping a constituent gain citizenship

Question 20

House seats are up for election every

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two years

Question 21

After each federal census,

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the membership of the House is reapportioned

Question 22

Which of the following did the framers of the Constitution concieve of as the center of policymaking in America?

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Congress

Question 23

Which of the following is true about the Senate as compared to the House?

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more influential in foreign affairs

Question 24

The ______ is the list of federal prjects, grants, and contracts available to cities, businesses, colleges, and institutions which members of Congress seek to locate in their district to promote the interests of their constituency

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pork barrel

Question 25

Only ________ can formally submit a bill for congressional consideration

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members of the House or senators

Question 26

The House _____ Committee reviews most bills coming from other committees before they go on to the full House, thus performing a traffic cop function

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Rules

Question 27

To cut off debate and end a filibuster is known as

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cloture

Question 28

An especially important asset for incumbents running for reelection is their

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service to constituents

Question 29

Bicameralism means that a legislative body is one

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with two houses, providing checks and balances on policymaking

Question 30

A senate seat is up for election every

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six years

Question 31

Legislative ______ is the process of monitoring the bureaucracy and its administration of policy

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oversight

Question 32

The US House of Representatives has

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435

Question 33

Most of the business of Congress takes place

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in committees and subcommittees

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The single most important advantage to someone trying to get elected to Congress is

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being an incumbent

Question 35

_____ members present and voting can halt a filibuster by voting for cloture

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Sixty

Question 36

When the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill

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a conference committee is appointed to resolve differences

Question 37

What accounts for the success of congressional candidates?

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advertising, credit claiming, and position-taking

Question 38

What's true about the minimum age requirements for members of congress set forth in the Constituion?

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One must be at least 30 years old to serve in the Senate?

Question 39

The ______ is next in line after the Vice President to succeed a president who resigns, dies, or is impeached

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Speaker of the House

Question 40

Members of Congress engage in each of the following activities that increase the probability of their reelections EXCEPT

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party voting

Question 41

The House Rules Committee

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reviews most bills coming from committee before they go to Full House

Question 42

A ______ committee is one appointed for a limited purpose

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select

Question 43

In most congressional elections, challengers

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lose

Question 44

Which of the following does the Speaker NOT play a role in?

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recommending which members should be expelled from the House for failure to support the party's positions on bills

Question 45

______ privileges refers to the free use of the mails enjoyed by Congress

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Franking

Question 46

The US Senate has

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100

Question 47

Members of Congress seek committees that will help them achieve each of the following goals EXCEPT

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a salary increase

Question 48

The most common prior occupation for members of Congress is

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law

Question 49

The framers of the Constitutions concieved of _______ as the center of policymaking in America

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Congress

Question 50

The filibuster

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is unique to the Senate

Question 51

Traditionally, Congressional committee chairpersons have been chosen through

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the seniority system

Question 52

To be sent to the president, a bill must be passed by

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both the House and the Senate

Question 53

All of the following may increase the likelihood that an incumbent is defeated EXCEPT

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campaign funding

Question 54

The minority whip

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keeps a close head count on key votes, and teempts to keep party members in line

Question 55

Which of the following congressional offices is mandated by the Constitution?

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Speaker of the House

Question 56

On average, most of the money raised by a candidate for Congress comes from

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individual contributions

Question 57

the best way constituents can influence congressional voting on legislation is to

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elect a representative or senator who agrees with their views

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 primary activities that members of Congress engage in to increase the probability of their reelection?

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oversight

Question 59

Federal grants and contracts that members of Congress try to obtain for their constituents are collectively reffered to as

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the prok barrel

Question 60

The _______ has the job of presiding over the Senate, breaking ties when necessary

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vice president