Congressional Representation and Voting Behavior

The video explores the factors influencing voting behavior in Congress, including political party affiliation, constituency interests, administration influence, and personal beliefs. It highlights the role of party-line votes, the trustee model of representation, and the impact of the executive branch. The video also discusses the increasing partisanship in Congress and the challenges of bipartisan legislation.

What are the four main influences on voting behavior in Congress discussed in the lesson?

• Political parties, media, constituencies, personal beliefs

• Political parties, media, administration, personal beliefs

• Political parties, constituencies, administration, personal beliefs

• Constituencies, media, administration, personal beliefs

What is a party-line vote in Congress?

• A vote influenced by the media

• A vote where all members of Congress agree

• A vote where the majority of one party votes against the majority of another party

• A vote where members vote according to their personal beliefs

Which senator's vote was crucial in defeating the American Health Care Act in 2018?

• Bernie Sanders

• John McCain

• Elizabeth Dole

• Mitt Romney

What model of representation is most appropriate for understanding how members vote in Congress?

• Trustee model

• Partisan model

• Delegate model

• Politico model

What is the locality rule in the context of congressional representation?

• A rule allowing members to represent any district in their state

• A rule requiring members to live in the state they represent

• A rule that members must follow party lines

• A rule requiring members to live in the same congressional district they represent

How can full support of an unpopular president affect a member of Congress?

• It can lead to re-election success

• It can increase their popularity

• It has no impact on their political career

• It can prove costly and lead to electoral defeat

Which president's low approval rating was linked to Elizabeth Dole's re-election defeat?

• Donald Trump

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Barack Obama

What type of issues often lead members of Congress to vote based on personal beliefs?

• Foreign policy issues

• Ideological and philosophical issues

• Local issues

• Economic issues

Which senator voted to convict Donald Trump in his impeachment trial based on personal beliefs?

• John McCain

• Mitt Romney

• Bernie Sanders

• Elizabeth Dole

What is a potential consequence of increased partisanship in Congress?

• Increased cooperation between parties

• More independent candidates

• Less bipartisan support for legislation

• More bipartisan legislation