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Representation in the 118th Congress

Authored by Jimmy Dodworth

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12th Grade

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Representation in the 118th Congress
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the 118th Congress is made up of women, despite them being 50.5% of the population?

27%

50%

40%

60%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one benefit of incumbents in Congress?

They can use their position for personal gain

They can clearly show how their actions have benefited their state/district

They can avoid elections

They can change laws without approval

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a consequence of voting out an incumbent in Congress?

The constituency gains more privileges

The constituency loses the privileges gained by a senior member

The constituency remains unaffected

The constituency gains more representation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of Pork Barrel Politics?

To provide funds for surplus projects in a member of Congress's State or District

To reduce government spending

To increase taxes on constituents

To promote international trade

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advantage do incumbents have in fundraising?

They can raise funds anonymously

They can raise over 7 times as much as their challengers

They receive automatic government funding

They are exempt from campaign finance laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is gerrymandering?

The process of reducing taxes for constituents

The deliberate shaping of Congressional Districts to give one party an advantage

The act of increasing government spending

The method of electing a new party leader

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a Congressional Caucus?

An association of members of Congress to advance a special interest

A formal meeting of the entire Congress

A public debate between political parties

A session where laws are passed

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