Legislative Branch Final Exam Study Guide

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Which of these is the best definition of constituents? A. donors who contribute cash or services to an electoral campaign, B. residents of an electoral district represented by an elected official, C. citizens nationwide who benefit from an elected official's programs, D. voters in an elected official's home state who belong to the same party

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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?

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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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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? A. joint committees, B. select committees, C. standing committees, D. conference committees

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standing committees

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Which of these powers belongs only to the Senate?
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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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What is meant by logrolling?

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trading votes

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A high school junior who works as a messenger in the House or Senate is called a congressional

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What is the process used in the Senate to end a filibuster called?

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cloture