Unit III, Congress - Reading Quiz #1

The number one motivation to join Congress is:

• Perks (Benefits)
• Power
• Salary
• Selfless patriotism

Congress has a total of how many members?

• 100
• 435
• 535
• 1000

Many congresspersons come from which occupation?

• Law
• Medicine
• Social services
• Engineering

The most underrepresented group in Congress is:

• Catholics
• Women
• Latinos
• African-Americans

A good example of substantive representation would be:

• Providing business leaders with tax benefits
• Fighting for the interests of the poor
• Getting funding for a new highway project
• Ignoring the public on a crucial health care vote

All of the following are true of incumbents EXCEPT:

• They never have to withstand difficult opposition.
• They raise more money in general.
• They go virtually unchallenged in their primaries.
• They usually get re-elected

One advantage to being in the House over the Senate is:

• It is easier to be recognized by constituents.
• Having more difficult races to win.
• There is more influence in the House.
• The salary is greater.

Which of the following is NOT used by Congressmen to win re-election?

• Credit claiming
• Advertising
• Position Taking
• Fraudulent voting

Casework can particularly help:

• Large businesses
• Group organizations
• Private schools
• Constituents as individuals

There is no incumbent advantage when:

• The incumbent is unbeatable.
• The challenger is unproven.
• There is an open seat.
• The Speaker gets involved.