Lesson 11 Review: Lawmakers and Legislatures

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Which of these is the best definition of constituents?

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residents of an electoral district represented by an elected official

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Where do most members of Congress begin their political careers? Options: as lobbyists, in the military, in local politics, as staff assistants

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in local politics

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Which of these events triggers reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives? a census conducted every 10 years, a change in House leadership, the election of representatives every 2 years, the decision of the House to authorize redistricting

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a census conducted every 10 years

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What determines the number of seats in the Senate?

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The number of seats depends on the number of states.

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In saying "The power of the speaker of the House is the power of scheduling" Tip O'Neill was referring chiefly to the speaker's power to do which of the following? choose the hours of breaks and meals, control the meeting dates of committees, determine the timing of national elections, decide which bills will be debated and when

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decide which bills will be debated and when

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Which of these groups handles most of the detailed work of lawmaking in Congress? joint committees, select committees, standing committees, conference committees

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standing committees

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What does the Necessary and Proper Clause, also called the Elastic Clause, give Congress the power to do?

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make any laws to carry out its constitutional functions

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Which of these powers belong only to the Senate? the power to conduct hearings, the power to impeach officials, the power to initiate tax bills, the power to ratify treaties

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the power to ratify treaties

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What do the powers of oversight, confirmation, impeachment, ratification, override, and amendment have in common?

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They help Congress check the power of the other two branches.

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Which of the following might apply to state lawmakers but not to members of Congress?
advantage of incumbency,
minimum age qualifications,
residency requirements,
term limits

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term limits