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1
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The Constitution gives the House of Representatives the power to

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initiate all revenue bills

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2
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How many senators are elected from each state?

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two

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Which of the following is not true about incumbents?

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they usually face very tough challengers

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Accoriding to the Constitution, revenue bills must originate in the

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House

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5
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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

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7
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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

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8
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Articles of impeachment must be passed by

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the House

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9
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The pork barrel and casework are examples of

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oppurtunities for credit-claiming by members of Congress

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10
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One of the key differences between the House and the Senate is that the House

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has more policy specialization

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11
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Nominees to the US supreme Court must be confirmed by

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The Senate

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12
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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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13
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Incumbents are those

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already holding office

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14
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Which is responsible for responding to congressional requests for info and providing non-partisan studies?

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Congressional Research Service

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15
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The foremost attraction for the job of serving in Congress is

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the power to make key public policy decisions

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16
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According to the Constitution, once impeached, federal officials are then tried in the

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Senate

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17
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Some prefer the concept of legislators as ______, mirroring the preferences of their constituents

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instructed delegates

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18
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Which of these candidates would most likely get elected

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a representatives running for reelection

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19
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An example of casework by a member of Congress is

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helping a constituent gain citizenship

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20
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House seats are up for election every

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two years

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21
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After each federal census,

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the membership of the House is reapportioned

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22
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Which of the following did the framers of the Constitution concieve of as the center of policymaking in America?

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Congress

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23
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Which of the following is true about the Senate as compared to the House?

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more influential in foreign affairs

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24
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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

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25
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Only ________ can formally submit a bill for congressional consideration

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members of the House or senators

26
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The House _____ Committee reviews most bills coming from other committees before they go on to the full House, thus performing a traffic cop function

A

Rules

27
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To cut off debate and end a filibuster is known as

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cloture

28
Q

An especially important asset for incumbents running for reelection is their

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service to constituents

29
Q

Bicameralism means that a legislative body is one

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with two houses, providing checks and balances on policymaking

30
Q

A senate seat is up for election every

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six years

31
Q

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

A

oversight

32
Q

The US House of Representatives has

A

435

33
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Most of the business of Congress takes place

A

in committees and subcommittees

34
Q

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

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being an incumbent

35
Q

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

A

Sixty

36
Q

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

37
Q

What accounts for the success of congressional candidates?

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advertising, credit claiming, and position-taking

38
Q

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?

39
Q

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

A

Speaker of the House

40
Q

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

A

party voting

41
Q

The House Rules Committee

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

42
Q

A ______ committee is one appointed for a limited purpose

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select

43
Q

In most congressional elections, challengers

A

lose

44
Q

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

A

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

45
Q

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

A

Franking

46
Q

The US Senate has

A

100

47
Q

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

A

a salary increase

48
Q

The most common prior occupation for members of Congress is

A

law

49
Q

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

A

Congress

50
Q

The filibuster

A

is unique to the Senate

51
Q

Traditionally, Congressional committee chairpersons have been chosen through

A

the seniority system

52
Q

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

A

both the House and the Senate

53
Q

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

A

campaign funding

54
Q

The minority whip

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

55
Q

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

A

Speaker of the House

56
Q

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

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individual contributions

57
Q

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

58
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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?

A

oversight

59
Q

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

60
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The _______ has the job of presiding over the Senate, breaking ties when necessary

A

vice president

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