Week 1 - Chapter 10 (Legal)quiz

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Week 1 - Chapter 10 Quiz

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1.

What is the benefit to the nation of senators' six-year terms?
- A.
  
  Each senator has time to build a reputation that can carry him or her to the White House.
- B.
  
  Longer terms allow senators to make decisions based on what they think is right, rather than reacting to public opinion.
- C.
  
  Senators don't need to accept as much money as other politicians and are less swayed by special interests.
- D.
  
  Senators are able to lead public policy.
2.

Which of the following is NOT a type of voting option for members of Congress?
- A.
  
  Voting as a trustee
- B.
  
  Partisan voting
- C.
  
  Bureaucratic voting
- D.
  
  Voting as a delegate
3.

What has helped the gerrymandering process the most in recent history?
- A.
  
  An increase in at-large elections
- B.
  
  Computer-driven map-making
- C.
  
  Increased voter registration
- D.
  
  Voter apathy
4.

When the Constitution established a bicameral legislature, what did it NOT use as a model?
- A.
  
  The state legislatures of Georgia and Pennsylvania
- B.
  
  The British Parliament
- C.
  
  Most of the colonial assemblies
- D.
  
  Most of the State legislatures
5.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for moving up the start date for a term of Congress?
- A.
  
  There were no longer long delays in communicating election results.
- B.
  
  The President had too much power when the Congress was not in session.
- C.
  
  Members of Congress didn't need such a long lead time to settle their affairs and leave for Washington.
- D.
  
  More time was needed in each session to finish the work of Congress.
6.

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for House membership?
- A.
  
  Must have been a U.S. citizen for seven years or more
- B.
  
  Must live in the State from which elected
- C.
  
  Must have been born in the United States
- D.
  
  Must be 25 years old or older
7.

What was one bad result of having state legislatures elect senators?
- A.
  
  Governors ordered the leaders of their party to vote for the Governors' choices.
- B.
  
  The votes of state legislators were purchased.
- C.
  
  Sometimes, no Senator would be chosen because the parties in a state could not agree.
- D.
  
  Elections were contested and delayed for months.
8.

What has been the leading reason for the expulsion of senators
- A.
  
  Financial misconduct
- B.
  
  Supporting secession
- C.
  
  Personal misconduct
- D.
  
  Sexual misconduct
9.

How long was a typical Congressional session before World War II?
- A.
  
  One or two months
- B.
  
  Ten to twelve months
- C.
  
  Three months
- D.
  
  Four or five months
10.

When can the President prorogue a session of Congress?
- A.
  
  In any emergency
- B.
  
  During war time
- C.
  
  When the two houses disagree on when to end a session
- D.
  
  When the two houses are deadlocked on legislation
11.

Who is responsible for drawing congressional districts?
- A.
  
  State legislatures
- B.
  
  The U.S. Census Bureau
- C.
  
  The U.S. House of Representatives
- D.
  
  Congressional campaign committees
12.

Typical members of the House of Representatives have served how many terms?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Eight
- D.
  
  Four
13.

According to the Constitution, which of the following is NOT a requirement for a senator?
- A.
  
  Must have served in the State legislature
- B.
  
  Must be at least 30 years old
- C.
  
  Must have been a U.S. citizen for nine years or more
- D.
  
  Must be a resident of the State he or she will represent
14.

Why were at-large elections for House members unfair?
- A.
  
  Some districts in a state would not be represented in the House.
- B.
  
  Representatives could represent districts where they didn't live.
- C.
  
  People in some districts were not allowed to vote for a Representative.
- D.
  
  The party with the majority of voters won all of the seats.
15.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major roles of members of Congress?
- A.
  
  Partisan
- B.
  
  Committee member
- C.
  
  Servant of constituents
- D.
  
  Legislator