Exam 6: Congress

A) Pork-barrel legislation is viewed positively by many of the agriculture and farming lobbies.
B) Passing such legislation cuts spending and reduces the size and scope of the federal government.
C) Securing federal funds for local projects will reflect well on the member of Congress in their state.
D) Passing this type of legislation helps to secure more federal funds for local projects later on.

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A) to examine a national problem and recommend a course of action
B) to review a bill that has just been introduced into Congress
C) to conduct oversight into federal agencies and bureaucracies
D) to resolve differences in the House and Senate versions of a bill

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A) It reminds them of the needs and interests of those in their state or district.
B) It puts a greater burden on the member of Congress to do more work.
C) It increases the living expenses of members of Congress.
D) It creates tension between members of Congress and constituents.

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A) junior senator
B) Senate minority whip
C) Senate majority leader
D) president pro tempore

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A) get elected into the House of Representatives or the Senate
B) find someone in the House or Senate to sponsor the bill
C) apply and pay the application fee to present their bill
D) raise enough money to become an official lobbyist group

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A) They can report legislation.
B) They conduct oversight.
C) They are temporary.
D) They propose legislation.

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A) directing the constituents to his or her website for more information
B) holding a town hall discussion on the various programs that are available to them
C) taking a group of constituents to Washington, D.C. for a tour
D) issuing a statement on Facebook and Twitter about a program

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A) The majority caucus has significantly more influence over the president.
B) The majority caucus gets to choose the leaders to control their chamber.
C) The majority caucus has more power over the advice and consent process.
D) The majority caucus can easily override vetoes and other executive orders.

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A) two
B) four
C) five
D) six

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A) delegation
B) oversight
C) casework
D) impeachment

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A) to make sure the representatives to not grow too powerful
B) two years was a common term length at the time
C) shorter terms appealed to the American people
D) to keep representatives answerable to their constituents

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A) two-thirds of both chambers
B) unanimous approval in both chambers
C) two-thirds in the House and one-half in the Senate
D) a majority in both the House and the Senate

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A) Casework is often mutually beneficial for the member of Congress and his or her state or district.
B) Casework guarantees re-election and a higher salary for the next congressional term.
C) Casework provides direct benefits to the member of Congress, even if the casework is ineffective.
D) Casework ensures that a member of Congress gets placed on a committee in Washington.

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A) They die and do not proceed any further.
B) They are marked up and presented to the full House and Senate.
C) They are assigned to a subcommittee for further consideration.
D) They undergo judicial review by the Supreme Court.

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A) Senators who effectively manage casework have a better chance of re-election than members of the House who also effectively manage casework.
B) Being able to effectively manage casework improves the chances of members in both the House and the Senate of being re-elected.
C) Effectively managing casework can backfire on members of Congress if their constituents perceive their efforts to be too focused.
D) Members of Congress who effectively manage casework only have a small advantage during an election against a challenger.

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