Question 1

How are committee chairs selected in the House?

Accepted Answer

A)   a subject knowledge test
B)   interviews to determine party loyalty
C)   joint decision of the majority and minority leaders
D)   seniority within the committee
E)   seniority within the partyF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which statement about incumbency is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Incumbents have a huge advantage in reelection.
B)   Incumbents have a small advantage in reelection.
C)   Incumbents have no advantage in reelection.
D)   Incumbents only leave office when pressured by party leadership.
E)   Incumbents only leave office when they choose.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

A senator on the Ways and Means Committee wants to markup a proposed bill. What is the primary goal of this step?

Accepted Answer

A)   to gain majority support in the committee first, then with the house, senate and president
B)   to gain 100 percent support from the committee, house and senate
C)   to have the bill dismissed
D)   to bypass the house and senate and propose the bill directly to the president
E)   to provide instructions for lawmakers about setting rules to debate the billF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which example best demonstrates a legislator acting as a trustee of his or her constituency?

Accepted Answer

A)   A legislator considers public opinion, refining it with information and careful thought.
B)   A legislator does whatever is best for his or her reelection.
C)   A legislator follows the public opinion of his or her constituency.
D)   A legislator heeds public opinion in every case, except in matters of personal conscience.
E)   A legislator may follow his or her conscience unless public opinion is clear.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Define reciprocity, as practiced in Congress.

Accepted Answer

A)   deferral by members of Congress to the executive branch
B)   deferral by members of Congress to party leaders
C)   deferral by members of Congress to subject-matter specialists
D)   mutual support for bills by members of the same party
E)   supporting an opposing party's bill in exchange for future supportF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

After the Speaker, the next most powerful person in the House is the __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What is the name of the provision in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, giving Congress implied powers not otherwise enumerated?

Accepted Answer

A)   eminent domain
B)   necessary and proper clause
C)   pocket veto
D)   reapportionment clause
E)   referral provisionF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution enumerates the powers of Congress: powers are specific and limited rather than implied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Congress

Define reciprocity, as practiced in Congress.

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How are committee chairs selected in the House?

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Which example best demonstrates a legislator acting as a trustee of his or her constituency?

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What is the name of the provision in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, giving Congress implied powers not otherwise enumerated?

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After the Speaker, the next most powerful person in the House is the __________.

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Which statement about incumbency is most accurate?

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Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution enumerates the powers of Congress: powers are specific and limited rather than implied.

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A senator on the Ways and Means Committee wants to markup a proposed bill. What is the primary goal of this step?

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Define reciprocity, as practiced in Congress.

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How are committee chairs selected in the House?

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Which example best demonstrates a legislator acting as a trustee of his or her constituency?

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What is the name of the provision in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, giving Congress implied powers not otherwise enumerated?

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After the Speaker, the next most powerful person in the House is the __________.

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Which statement about incumbency is most accurate?

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Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution enumerates the powers of Congress: powers are specific and limited rather than implied.

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