POSI 2310 - Exam #2 Review

How often are members of the House of Representatives elected?

• Every 4 years, for 4 years

• Every 2 years, for 2 years

• Every 6 years, for 6 years

• Every 2 years, for 6 years

What is the salary of a member of the House of Representatives?

• $150,000

• $200,000

• $174,000

• $180,000

Who is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives?

• Majority Leader

• Minority Leader

• Speaker

• Whip

What is one of the responsibilities of the House of Representatives?

• Approve treaties

• Originate tax bills

• Confirm judicial appointments

• Conduct foreign policy

How often are members of the Senate elected?

• 1/3 every two years, for 4 years

• 1/3 every two years, for 6 years

• 1/2 every two years, for 6 years

• 1/4 every two years, for 6 years

Who is the President of the Senate?

• Vice President

• Majority Leader

• Minority Leader

• President Pro Tempore

What is the role of the Majority Leader in the Senate?

• Assign members to committees

• Draft legislative responses

• Keep rank and file members in line

• Confirm appointments

What is the incumbency advantage?

• A member of the house has been elected to serve and they run again

• A member of the house is new to the position

• A member of the house is appointed by the President

• A member of the house is elected by the Senate

What is the purpose of a Conference Committee?

• To reconcile the House and Senate versions of a bill

• To draft new legislation

• To assign members to committees

• To confirm appointments

What is gerrymandering?

• The district line is drawn in a cattywampus manner

• Redrawing of state lines by the state legislator

• A permanent committee in Congress

• A broken out piece of a Standing Committee