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2.3 | Congressional Behavior

Authored by Melani Rose Lippard

Social Studies

12th Grade

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2.3 | Congressional Behavior
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is party polarization in the context of Congress?

The process of redistricting congressional districts.

The ideological divergence between the two major political parties.

The increase in the number of independent candidates.

The collaboration between parties to pass legislation.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common consequence of party-line voting in Congress?

Increased bipartisan cooperation.

Policy gridlock.

Faster legislative processes.

More independent candidates winning seats.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is divided government?

When one party controls both the presidency and Congress.

When each party controls at least one of the House, Senate, or presidency.

When no party has a majority in either the House or Senate.

When the government is split into three branches.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process of reapportionment?

Redrawing congressional district boundaries.

Changing the number of seats each state has in the House based on population shifts.

Electing new members to Congress.

Allocating federal funds to states.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is gerrymandering?

The process of conducting a census.

Drawing congressional districts to benefit a particular party.

The election of a new Speaker of the House.

The process of confirming presidential appointments.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the "one person, one vote" principle?

Each person can vote only once in an election.

Each district must have roughly the same number of people.

Each state has the same number of representatives.

Each person can vote in multiple districts.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Supreme Court rule in Shaw v. Reno regarding gerrymandering?

Partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional.

Racial gerrymandering is unconstitutional.

Gerrymandering is allowed if it benefits the minority party.

Gerrymandering is allowed if it benefits the majority party.

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