The _____ normally proposes time limits on debate for any bill.

The _____ normally proposes time limits on debate for any bill.
 
  A) House Rules Committee
  B) House Ways and Means Committee
  C) House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  D) House Appropriations Committee
  E) House Budget Committee

Question -2-

Opponents of racial gerrymandering argue that race-based districting is unconstitutional because it violates the _____ clause.
 
  A) equal protection
  B) equal participation
  C) equal appropriation
  D) equal apportionment
  E) equal representation

Question -3-

In the context of the bicameral legislature of Congress, the framers of the U.S. Constitution:
 
  A) created the House of Representatives to represent the people.
  B) fixed the membership of the Senate at 435.
  C) fixed the membership of the House of Representatives at 100.
  D) created an independent committee to serve as a check on the powers of the House and the Senate.
  E) assigned less number of senators to smaller states than the larger states.

Question -4-

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense convenes to expand a clause in its proposed bill on military assistance for counter-terrorism operations in the United States. In this case, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense is _____.
 
  A) making a floor vote
  B) holding an authorization debate
  C) holding a markup session
  D) filibustering
  E) invoking a cloture

Question -5-

Which of the following is a downside of incumbency advantages?
 
  A) Limited access to media
  B) Suppression of voter turnout
  C) Withdrawal of powers related to the formulation of law
  D) Lack of professional staffs
  E) Less recognition