Legislative Concepts Quizizz #1 Lawmakers

What is the role of constituents in a legislator's career?

• They are political opponents

• They are people in their home districts and states

• They are members of the opposing party

• They are campaign donors

Who became one of the youngest state legislators in 2012?

• A 30-year-old senator

• A 25-year-old representative

• A 21-year-old named Justin Chenette

• A 35-year-old governor

What percentage of state legislators were women in 1971?

• 4%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What occupation is increasingly common among representatives and senators, according to the text?

• Journalism

• Agriculture

• Public service and politics

• Education

What does the graph titled "Occupations of Members of Congress, 1991-2019" illustrate?

• The decline of law as a profession

• The rise of journalism as a profession

• The variety of professions in Congress

• The dominance of agriculture

Which state did not experience a change in House seats after the 2010 census?

• Oregon

• Arizona

• Florida

• Texas

What forces some legislators to leave office after a certain period?

• Voter dissatisfaction

• Term limits

• Lack of funding

• Personal choice

What assumption do trustees make about their constituents?

• Constituents do not trust them.

• Constituents trust them to do the right thing.

• Constituents want them to avoid making decisions.

• Constituents prefer them to act as delegates.

What is the role of a delegate in legislative terms?

• To act independently of constituents' wishes

• To represent the direct wishes of their constituents

• To focus on national issues only

• To avoid making any decisions

What is the main focus of lawmakers acting as delegates?

• National interests

• Personal interests

• Needs of their home districts

• Avoiding controversial issues