AP GoPo_Chapter 10 Reading Check

Which chamber of Congress is more responsive to their constituents?

• the House of Representatives

• the Senate

• the Presidency

• the Supreme Court

Check any advantage that incumbents have over their challengers in congressional elections

• Incumbents help their constituents get benefits from agencies, ie. Social Security

• Incumbents maintain a visible presence through multiple platforms and media

• Incumbents avoid using "earmarks" to help bring federal spending to their district

• Challengers are ALWAYS skilled candidates that the opposing party puts forward

According to the chart on page 320 (10.1), which is the highest category in both the House and the Senate for “Degree Earned”

• Bachelor's

• MD

• High School

• Law

What foundational document is this quote from: “In order to control the legislative authority, you must divide it.”

• Federalist 10

• Federalist 51

• Brutus I

• The Declaration of Independence

If Congress were establishing bankruptcy laws, which category would this power fall under?

• The Power to Raise, Make & Borrow Money

• The Power to Regulate Commerce

• The Power to Unify & Expand the Country

• The Power to Create the Federal Judiciary

Whereas the ____________ holds tight control over its large number of members, the __________ has much looser controls

• Senate; House of Representatives

• Congress; the Senate

• the House of Representatives; the Cabinet

• the House of Representatives; the Senate

What is the final step in the “bill to law” process”?

• the bill goes to subcommittee

• the bill goes to conference committee

• the bill is signed by the president

• the bill is introduced

How are most committee chairs selected in Congress?

• by a party caucus

• by seniority rule

• by a bipartisan agreement

• by the President

Which role of a member of Congress is being fulfilled when they act on behalf of the "folks back home" want

• Delegate role

• Partisan role

• Trustee role

• Politico role

What was Congress’s approval rating in 2012 (the last date provided by your text)

• 1%

• 10%

• 50%

• 92%