4.1 and 4.2 terms

What is the definition of "Floor consideration"?

• Members of Congress who cast votes based on the wishes of their constituents.

• An extraordinary session of a legislative body, called to deal with an emergency situation.

• Review by legislative committees of the policies and programs of the executive branch.

• Process by which proposed laws are considered and acted upon by the full membership of the house.

What does "Trustees" refer to in the context of Congress?

• Lawmakers who vote based on their conscience and judgment, not the views of their constituents.

• Members of Congress who cast votes based on the wishes of their constituents.

• Lawmakers who owe their first allegiance to their political party and vote according to the party line.

• A benefit allowing members of Congress to mail letters and other materials postage-free.

What is a "Special Session"?

• A time when both houses of Congress temporarily suspend business.

• An extraordinary session of a legislative body, called to deal with an emergency situation.

• To suspend a session of Congress.

• Adjourn as in a legislative session.

What does "Convene" mean in the context of Congress?

• To begin a new session of Congress.

• To suspend a session of Congress.

• Adjourn as in a legislative session.

• A time when both houses of Congress temporarily suspend business.

What is a "Session" in Congress?

• A two-year period of time during which Congress meets.

• Period of time each year during which Congress assembles and conducts business.

• A time when both houses of Congress temporarily suspend business.

• To begin a new session of Congress.

Who are "Partisans"?

• Lawmakers who owe their first allegiance to their political party and vote according to the party line.

• Members of Congress who cast votes based on the wishes of their constituents.

• Lawmakers who vote based on their conscience and judgment, not the views of their constituents.

• Lawmakers who attempt to balance the basic elements of the trustee, delegate, and partisan roles.

What is a "Term" in Congress?

• A two-year period of time during which Congress meets.

• Period of time each year during which Congress assembles and conducts business.

• A time when both houses of Congress temporarily suspend business.

• To begin a new session of Congress.

What term describes the Senate, where there is never a complete turnover of seats?

• Continuous Body

• Single-member district

• Apportioned

• Off-year elections

Who is someone that holds office?

• Incumbent

• Gerrymandering

• Constituencies

• Apportioned

What are elections called when a president isn’t being elected?

• Off-year elections

• Continuous Body

• Reapportion

• Apportioned