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Quiz-Congress
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- POLS 136
- Institution
- Metropolitan Community College
Intro to US Politics Quiz-Congress questions and answers
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Quiz CongressInstructions
Please respond by indicating if the statement is true or false.
There is one essay question regarding the reading assignments. Read the question carefully
and respond accordingly.
Question 1
A cloture vote can best be described as a vote needed by the majority party to ensure that
their leadership committee can continue to receive pork barrel spending for their projects that
benefit their home districts.
True
False
Question 2
To filibuster means that any senator can hold the floor indefinitely and thereby delay a vote
on a bill to which he or she opposes. It requires a vote of three-fifths of the Senate to end a
filibuster.
True
False
Question 3
Incumbents typically have a difficult time being reelected because he/she usually has lost
financial support from their respective party.
True
False
Question 4
The Speaker of the House is elected from the minority party, for the purpose of bringing
balance against the majority party. The Speaker has little control over the legislative agenda
and the various positions that House members may hold.
True
False
Question 5
Constituency refers to an elected official's own party members who refuse to support
legislation that he or she has sponsored and submitted to the Senate floor for passage.
True
False
Question 6
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