Representation in the 118th Congress

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

• 27%

• 50%

• 40%

• 60%

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is one of the main functions of Congressional Caucuses?

• To pass legislation

• To set the national budget

• To have whips and meet regularly to formulate strategy

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

Which Democrat group is known for being fiscally conservative and part of the Congressional Caucuses?

• House Freedom Caucus

• Blue Dog Coalition

• Tea Party

• Green Party

Who played a key role in gaining concessions for Obamacare as Speaker in 2010?

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

• Joseph Crowley

• Nancy Pelosi

• Jim Jordan