Political Science

It is hard to get rid of the filibuster because ______.

It is hard to get rid of the filibuster because ______.

[html]It is hard to get rid of the filibuster because ______.

▸ it would require a constitutional amendment

▸ both parties want the opportunity to use it when they are in the minority

▸ the president would veto legislation eliminating the filibust

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crusherpsg

In recent decades, congressional leaders have turned to omnibus legislation in order to ______.

In recent decades, congressional leaders have turned to omnibus legislation in order to ______.

[html]In recent decades, congressional leaders have turned to omnibus legislation in order to ______.

▸ make minor changes in existing laws that would otherwise be overlooked

▸ reduce spending on pork barrel projects

▸ pass important legislation t

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katiesayler

In order for a bill to be considered for passage, it must first be ______.

In order for a bill to be considered for passage, it must first be ______.

[html]In order for a bill to be considered for passage, it must first be ______.

▸ subjected to a cost–benefit analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

▸ introduced by a sitting member of Congress

▸ reviewed by the Supreme Court for its constit

Nursesn   93   1 Reply

wardasid

In general, what has the greatest effect on the midterm losses suffered by the presidents party?

In general, what has the greatest effect on the midterm losses suffered by the presidents party?

[html]In general, what has the greatest effect on the midterm losses suffered by the president’s party?

▸ the economy and the president’s standing in the world

▸ the president’s standing with the public and the state of the economy

▸ whether the p

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melswhi1

If Americans wanted Congress to quit creating earmarks, they would have to ______.

If Americans wanted Congress to quit creating earmarks, they would have to ______.

[html]If Americans wanted Congress to quit creating earmarks, they would have to ______.

▸ insist that their individual representatives be more responsive to local needs

▸ pay closer attention to what their representatives are doing in Congress

▸

teranine   67   1 Reply

anitasag

If a senator opposes a bill and wants to prevent or delay the Senate from voting on that bill, one ...

If a senator opposes a bill and wants to prevent or delay the Senate from voting on that bill, one ...

If a senator opposes a bill and wants to prevent or delay the Senate from voting on that bill, one way to do so is through the use of ______.

▸ sending it to a committee

▸ policy entrepreneurship

▸ cloture

▸ filibuster

Blittle5   65   1 Reply

mattloftergener

If a bill emerges from the House and the Senate in different forms, it must go to which committee ...

If a bill emerges from the House and the Senate in different forms, it must go to which committee ...

If a bill emerges from the House and the Senate in different forms, it must go to which committee before being sent to the president?

▸ conference committee

▸ standing committee

▸ House Rules Committee

▸ joint committee

qwertybio   75   1 Reply

dangoon

During the constitutional process of removing a president from office, ______.

During the constitutional process of removing a president from office, ______.

[html]During the constitutional process of removing a president from office, ______.

▸ the Senate impeaches and the House removes the president from office

▸ the two houses convene in joint session for all impeachment votes

▸ the House impeaches a

farendrn   75   1 Reply

bhturner

Congress is ______.

Congress is ______.

[html]Congress is ______.

▸ more likely to engage in vigorous oversight when the presidency and Congress are controlled by the same party

▸ more likely to engage in oversight when the public is not interested in the work of an agency

▸ less likely

jack103106   57   1 Reply

hadu582

As the level of representation for women and people of color improves, which group is still severely ...

As the level of representation for women and people of color improves, which group is still severely ...

As the level of representation for women and people of color improves, which group is still severely underrepresented in Congress?

▸ the highly educated

▸ Asian Americans

▸ the poor

▸ White men

alireads   70   1 Reply

jcochran128

According to the text, why is it important for descriptive representation in the case of race and gender?

According to the text, why is it important for descriptive representation in the case of race and gender?

[html]According to the text, why is it important for descriptive representation in the case of race and gender?

▸ Studies have shown that descriptive representation almost always negates partisan interests.

▸ Descriptive representation boosts the l

tawhid111   75   1 Reply

anikamazumder

According to the text, why is Congress slow to pass legislation that benefits the nation as a whole?

According to the text, why is Congress slow to pass legislation that benefits the nation as a whole?

[html]According to the text, why is Congress slow to pass legislation that benefits the nation as a whole?

▸ There are high levels of corruption within both chambers of Congress.

▸ There are more incentives to act as a representative institution.

bluejean   75   1 Reply

eeemmm

According to the text, why do Americans generally distrust Congress?

According to the text, why do Americans generally distrust Congress?

[html]According to the text, why do Americans generally distrust Congress?

▸ They believe that Congress is stealing money from them.

▸ They view Congress as incompetent and corrupt.

▸ They do not believe members of Congress are selected fairly.

▸

vnaust   76   1 Reply

crwille78

According to the text, when considering running for Congress, candidates should ask themselves which ...

According to the text, when considering running for Congress, candidates should ask themselves which ...

[html]According to the text, when considering running for Congress, candidates should ask themselves which of the following questions?

▸ Who is my opponent likely to be?

▸ How much money will I make doing this?

▸ Will this lead to the presidency?

katerooshkie   78   1 Reply

CJWVail2

According to the text, the congressional process is slow and involves a great deal of bickering and ...

According to the text, the congressional process is slow and involves a great deal of bickering and ...

[html]According to the text, the congressional process is slow and involves a great deal of bickering and arguing because ______.

▸ politics breeds competitiveness

▸ each side is more interested in partisan advantage than in solving the nation’s pr

rolotony   69   1 Reply

timmcgraw1994

According to the text, term limits for members of Congress would be ______.

According to the text, term limits for members of Congress would be ______.

[html]According to the text, term limits for members of Congress would be ______.

▸ the end of the founders’ dream for a long-lasting American republic

▸ terribly disruptive in the short term but positive for American politics in the long run

▸ a

anymous   69   1 Reply

TanjaG

A ______ majority vote is necessary in order to invoke cloture in the Senate.

A ______ majority vote is necessary in order to invoke cloture in the Senate.

A ______ majority vote is necessary in order to invoke cloture in the Senate.

▸ simple

▸ three-fourths

▸ two-thirds

▸ three-fifths

mrtrombley92   75   1 Reply

nalsaidy

Why is a bill guaranteed to fail if a president chooses to pocket veto it?

Why is a bill guaranteed to fail if a president chooses to pocket veto it?

Why is a bill guaranteed to fail if a president chooses to pocket veto it?

ryanolson41   83   1 Reply

Chintan13

Why do members of Congress often prefer addressing the concerns of their local constituents as ...

Why do members of Congress often prefer addressing the concerns of their local constituents as ...

Why do members of Congress often prefer addressing the concerns of their local constituents as opposed to the needs of the nation as a whole?

ericayi   75   1 Reply

RobnHood

Why did the founders invest Congress with the majority of the governments lawmaking power?

Why did the founders invest Congress with the majority of the governments lawmaking power?

Why did the founders invest Congress with the majority of the government’s lawmaking power?

rosenrot   100   1 Reply

egidrarc

What types of external forces impact which congressional policies are passed?

What types of external forces impact which congressional policies are passed?

What types of external forces impact which congressional policies are passed?

seraphel   69   1 Reply

tranle311

What is the presidents role in policy formation?

What is the presidents role in policy formation?

What is the president’s role in policy formation?

CountrySlim84   68   1 Reply

chanelstar27

What are the three ways in which an issue is typically added to the legislative agenda?

What are the three ways in which an issue is typically added to the legislative agenda?

What are the three ways in which an issue is typically added to the legislative agenda?

luannamw86   77   1 Reply

niecey

What are the disadvantages of having a strong party leader in Congress?

What are the disadvantages of having a strong party leader in Congress?

What are the disadvantages of having a strong party leader in Congress?

lythong266   77   1 Reply

sillysquirrel

What are the advantages of having a strong party leader in Congress?

What are the advantages of having a strong party leader in Congress?

What are the advantages of having a strong party leader in Congress?

karotop02   67   1 Reply

Grem

What are some of the factors that affect a candidates chances of winning a congressional race?

What are some of the factors that affect a candidates chances of winning a congressional race?

What are some of the factors that affect a candidate’s chances of winning a congressional race?

trixr4kids   82   1 Reply

KFord

How do the House and the Senate differ in terms of how they consider bills?

How do the House and the Senate differ in terms of how they consider bills?

How do the House and the Senate differ in terms of how they consider bills?

samanthakay   69   1 Reply

jwmaro

How do members of Congress utilize the information provided to them by party whips?

How do members of Congress utilize the information provided to them by party whips?

How do members of Congress utilize the information provided to them by party whips?

wilcoxj49   87   1 Reply

apina

Discuss the committee system in Congress. What functions does the committee system perform? What are ...

Discuss the committee system in Congress. What functions does the committee system perform? What are ...

[html]Discuss the committee system in Congress. What functions does the committee system perform? What are the types of committees, and how do they differ? What is the role of the chair, and how has the selection and power of the chair changed over t

pixiedust7891   88   1 Reply

nilabmirzada

Define the term hyperpartisanship, and discuss why it has become more prevalent in modern American politics.

Define the term hyperpartisanship, and discuss why it has become more prevalent in modern American politics.

Define the term hyperpartisanship, and discuss why it has become more prevalent in modern American politics.

katerooshkie   79   1 Reply

Pmoch

Define racial gerrymandering, and explain its current legal status.

Define racial gerrymandering, and explain its current legal status.

Define racial gerrymandering, and explain its current legal status.

bluejean   66   1 Reply

yankeesaremyjam

Although both parties have recently worked to mobilize the Hispanic vote, what has caused Hispanics ...

Although both parties have recently worked to mobilize the Hispanic vote, what has caused Hispanics ...

Although both parties have recently worked to mobilize the Hispanic vote, what has caused Hispanics to increasingly align with the Democratic Party?

sweetapple718   74   1 Reply

kingqadri

Using occupations, education and income, and race and gender, discuss the ways in which Congress ...

Using occupations, education and income, and race and gender, discuss the ways in which Congress ...

Using occupations, education and income, and race and gender, discuss the ways in which Congress does or does not meet the expectations of descriptive representation.

hungry22   120   1 Reply

Omfgtimmy

Explain why the dual roles of members of Congress encourage citizens lovehate relationship with Congress.

Explain why the dual roles of members of Congress encourage citizens lovehate relationship with Congress.

Explain why the dual roles of members of Congress encourage citizens’ love–hate relationship with Congress.

johnnyappleseed   86   1 Reply

majudomminick

Explain the role of the parties in Congress. How does party leadership differ between the two ...

Explain the role of the parties in Congress. How does party leadership differ between the two ...

Explain the role of the parties in Congress. How does party leadership differ between the two chambers and why? Explain recent trends in party leadership strength over time as well as the reasons for changing strength.

jason23   68   1 Reply

12Jfiscus

Explain the process of how a bill becomes a law. Specifically, highlight the many places where a ...

Explain the process of how a bill becomes a law. Specifically, highlight the many places where a ...

Explain the process of how a bill becomes a law. Specifically, highlight the many places where a bill may be sidetracked, fundamentally changed, or killed. How does this process fit with the founders’ intent concerning Congress?

cheezymac   67   1 Reply

nguyenphuc1990

Discuss the clash between representation, partisanship, and lawmaking. What tension exists between ...

Discuss the clash between representation, partisanship, and lawmaking. What tension exists between ...

[html]Discuss the clash between representation, partisanship, and lawmaking. What tension exists between these functions for our representatives and senators, and what effect does this have on how the public views Congress? What effect does it have o

mooncalled   79   1 Reply

slmseuf1105

The Thirteenth Amendment prohibited individuals from owning enslaved people.

The Thirteenth Amendment prohibited individuals from owning enslaved people.

The Thirteenth Amendment prohibited individuals from owning enslaved people.

▸ true

▸ false

squeakykln   95   1 Reply

sportzchik15

The federal government found it much easier to enforce the Fifteenth Amendment than it did the ...

The federal government found it much easier to enforce the Fifteenth Amendment than it did the ...

The federal government found it much easier to enforce the Fifteenth Amendment than it did the Nineteenth Amendment.

▸ true

▸ false

npdtan92   76   1 Reply

letssdoothiss

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was designed to reduce or eliminate racial discrimination in public ...

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was designed to reduce or eliminate racial discrimination in public ...

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was designed to reduce or eliminate racial discrimination in public accommodations.

▸ true

▸ false

FallenOne   84   1 Reply

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