Unit 2 Congress and Presiden

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The most powerful single individual in the US Congress is the

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Speaker of the House

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Madison’s argument in Fed 10 states

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In order to avoid tyranny, powers should be separated.

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In order to counter the ambition of other branches of the federal government, which of the following did the Framers grant the Congress: The filibuster, Bicameralism, Federalism, Enumerated Powers?

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Enumerated Powers

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A "cloture motion" passed in the Senate does which of the following?

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Cuts off a filibuster

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of procedures and/or structure in the House of Representatives? Whips try to enforce party loyalty in voting. Committees almost always consider bills before the entire House considers them. Power over scheduling and rules are shared equally by majority and minority leaders. Floor debate is usually limited.

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Power over scheduling and rules are shared equally by majority and minority leaders.

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Reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives occurs

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every ten years after the census

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Which of the following generally results when the Senate and House pass different versions of the same bill? A conference committee is formed., The President vetoes the bill immediately., The bill is automatically passed., The bill is shelved indefinitely.

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A conference committee is formed.

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Which of the following is most directly responsible for the changes in incumbent reelection rates in Congress? Increased media coverage of challengers., New legislation affecting campaign finance., Changes in voter demographics., Gerrymandering

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Gerrymandering

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The Rules committee is considered among the most powerful in the House because it has great power over the

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legislative process

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Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee are concerned about allegations of unreasonable spending in the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.). Which of the following actions could the committee take to solve the problem? Promote renewable energy initiatives without addressing spending., Increase the E.P.A. budget for more projects., Hold hearings to investigate the allegations., Conduct a public awareness campaign about the E.P.A.

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Hold hearings to investigate the allegations.