Chapter 13 T/F

1. Congress derives from a Latin term that means "a coming together".

True

False

2. The senate eventually agreed to a constitutional amendment that changed the manner in which its members were elected.

True

False

3. The Supreme Court struck down an effort by a state to impose term limits on its own members of Congress

True

False

4. The tradition of unlimited debate remains strong in the Senate.

True

False

5. Congress has become less male and white.

True

False

6. The critical decision for a member of parliament is whether or not to support the government.

True

False

7. Political parties cannot dicipline members of Congress who fail to support the party leadership.

True

False

8. Members of the British House of Commons are poorly paid and have no offices of their own.

True

False

9. The house has 335 members.

True

False

The House has 435 members.

Explanation

The House has 435 members.

10. Minorities are more influential in the House when Republicans are in the majority.

True

False

Such members tend to have more influence when the Democrats are in the majority.

Explanation

Such members tend to have more influence when the Democrats are in the majority.

11. Political parties exercise considerable control over the choice of who is nominated to run for conressional office.

True

False

Except in a few places, parties exercise little control over the choice of who is nominated. Voters selectsuch persons, usually on the basis of personality and issues.

Explanation

Except in a few places, parties exercise little control over the choice of who is nominated. Voters selectsuch persons, usually on the basis of personality and issues.

12. Congress was designed by the Founders in ways that almost inevitably make it popular with voters.

True

False

The hurdlesto speedy action inherent in the structure of the institution and our government suggest Congress was designed in a way that it would not be popular

Explanation

The hurdlesto speedy action inherent in the structure of the institution and our government suggest Congress was designed in a way that it would not be popular

13. Serving in Congress had become a career by the 1930s.

True

False

Serving in Congress became a career by the 1950s

Explanation

Serving in Congress became a career by the 1950s

14. By the end of the nineteenth century, the House was known as the "Millionaires' Club".

True

False

The Senate was known by this title.

Explanation

The Senate was known by this title.

15. The text suggests conservatives in the Senate monopolized the use of the filibuster for both lofty and self-serving purposes.

True

False

The filibuster has been used by liberals and conservatives alike for lofty as well as self-serving purposes.

Explanation

The filibuster has been used by liberals and conservatives alike for lofty as well as self-serving purposes.

Chapter 13 T/F

1. Congress derives from a Latin term that means "a coming together".

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. The senate eventually agreed to a constitutional amendment that changed the manner in which its members were elected.

3. The Supreme Court struck down an effort by a state to impose term limits on its own members of Congress

4. The tradition of unlimited debate remains strong in the Senate.

5. Congress has become less male and white.

6. The critical decision for a member of parliament is whether or not to support the government.

7. Political parties cannot dicipline members of Congress who fail to support the party leadership.

8. Members of the British House of Commons are poorly paid and have no offices of their own.

9. The house has 335 members.

10. Minorities are more influential in the House when Republicans are in the majority.

11. Political parties exercise considerable control over the choice of who is nominated to run for conressional office.

12. Congress was designed by the Founders in ways that almost inevitably make it popular with voters.

13. Serving in Congress had become a career by the 1930s.

14. By the end of the nineteenth century, the House was known as the "Millionaires' Club".

15. The text suggests conservatives in the Senate monopolized the use of the filibuster for both lofty and self-serving purposes.