The American Democracy, 10th Edition (Patterson)

Chapter 11: Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

True or False Quiz

1
Safe incumbency, in which candidates of one party are virtually assured of elections, is more prevalent in the Senate than in the House.
A)True
B)False
2
Most of the legislative decisions in Congress are made, in effect, by committees and subcommittees rather than by the entire House and Senate.
A)True
B)False
3
Party unity in Congress has decreased over the last half-century.
A)True
B)False
4
The president of the Senate is also the vice president of the U.S.
A)True
B)False
5
Committee chairs are selected by seniority regardless of their political party identification.
A)True
B)False
6
The political party with the majority of seats in Congress also holds the majority of seats on each committee and subcommittee.
A)True
B)False
7
Although Congress looks to the president for policy leadership on national issues, it does not quickly accept most legislative proposals developed in the White House.
A)True
B)False
8
Partisan identifications are no longer a significant predictor of how members of Congress will vote.
A)True
B)False
9
Congressional oversight is the process by which the full House or Senate keeps track of the work of its committees.
A)True
B)False
10
When faced with a strong conflict between what is best for the nation and what is best for their local constituency, most members of Congress would likely respond to local needs.
A)True
B)False
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