Quiz 5: The United States Congress
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scrubsgirl1983 on April 13, 2012
Subjects:
GOVT 2302 American Government: National State and Local II
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Chapter 7
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Political scientists would be LEAST likely to agree with which of the following statements about the relationship between interest groups and legislative policy making? | Members of Congress typically vote on behalf of the interests that contribute the most money to their campaigns. |
| Which of the following is the best example of pork-barrel legislation? | a measure providing money for a research facility at a particular university |
| The U.S. House passes a bill dealing with health care reform. The Senate passes a bill that is similar but not identical to the House bill. What becomes of the legislation? | A conference committee would likely be formed to attempt to reach a compromise between the two bills. |
| Who sets the length of floor debate on bills pending before the full House? | Rules Committee |
| Which of the following statements correctly describes the size of the two houses of Congress in terms of voting members? | The House has 435 members, the Senate 100. |
| Which of the following actions could the Senate take alone without participation by the House of Representatives? | confirming the president's choice of secretary of state |
| Which of the following developments did NOT take place during the 1980s? | Power in Congress became more decentralized |
| The president vetoes a bill. The Senate votes to override by a margin of 70 to 30. In the House, the vote is 280 to 155 in favor of an override. What becomes of the legislation? | It is dead. |
| Which of the following individuals would be most likely to hold the position of Senate president pro tempore? | Senator A, who is the most senior member of the majority party |
| The congressional reforms of the 1970s increased the power of which of the following? | subcommittee chairs |
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