FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CH 12 MORALES EXAM

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CH 12 MORALES EXAM

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Question 1: Most bills formally submitted for consideration in Congress

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are quietly killed off early in the process.

Question 2: Incumbents are those

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already holding office.Question 3: According to the constitution once impeached, federal officials are then tried in the

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Senate Question 4: To end a filibuster requires_____ members present and voting to cut off debate

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60

Question 5: The most common prior occupation for members of Congress is

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law.

Question 6: The filibuster

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is unique to the Senate.Question 7: The _____ has the job of presiding over the senate, breaking ties when necessary.

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Vice president.Question 8: One of the key differences between the House and Senate is that the Senate

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is less dependent on seniority for determining power.

Question 9: The pork barrel and casework are examples of

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opportunities for credit-claiming by members of congress.Question 10: In the House races of 2002, the typical incumbent outspent the typical challenger by

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12 to 1.

Question 11: If Congress has increased the scope of government it is because

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that is what constituencies want.

Question 12: Which of these candidates would most likely get elected?

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a representative running for re-election.

Question 13: When members of congress hold a hearing to question a cabinet member on how a law is being carried out, they are engaging in

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legislative oversight.

Question 14: Most important congressional activity is done

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in meetings of standing committees and their subcommittees.Question 15: Which of the following statements about congressional oversight is FALSE?

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Since the 1970's congress has substantially decreased its oversight activites.

Question 16: After each federal census

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the membership of the house is reappointed.Question 17: _____ members present and voting can halt a filibuster by voting for cloture

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60 Question 18: Presidential leadership of congress in promoting the chief executive's program is

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at the margine, as a facilitator.

Question 19: Most members of congress would be considered

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politicos

Question 20: 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 21: Party loyalty at the voting booth is

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still a good predictor of voting behavior.

Question 22: The income and occupations of members of congress

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would for the most part, make them members of the elite in American society Question 23: The single most important advantage to someone trying to get elected to Congress is

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being an incumbent

Question 24: Articles of impeachment must be passed by

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the House.

Question 25: Congress substantially increased its oversight activities in

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the 1970's and 1980's.Question 26: Which of the following Congressional offices is mandated by the Constitution?

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Speaker of the House.Question 27: Which of the following is NOT one of the perquisites which go with the job of being a member of congress?

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subsidized housing in the Virginia or Maryland suburbs of D.C.

Question 28: The foremost attraction for the job of serving in congress is

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the power to make key public policy decisions.