AP Government Practice - Congress

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Which of the following statements about gerrymandering is true? It has been banned by United States Supreme Court decisions starting with Baker v. Carr, It was used traditionally to maintain urban control of the House of Representatives., It can be used by a political party to draw boundary lines to control as many districts as possible. , It guarantees greater constituency control over elected representatives.

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It can be used by a political party to draw boundary lines to control as many districts as possible.

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The term "pork barrel" refers to legislation specifically designed to

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provide funding for local projects that are intended to benefit constituents

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Which of the following is the most likely consequence of divided government? Options: Reorganization of the federal bureaucracy, Conflicts between states, Delays in confirmation of federal court nominees, Conflicts between national government and states

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Delays in confirmation of federal court nominees

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Which of the following statements about the Senate is true? Each state is represented in the Senate according to its population. , The Senate, unlike the House, has a Rules Committee. , The Senate is more responsible than the House for initiating appropriations legislation. , Individual senators can exercise substantial influence over the legislative process.

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Individual senators can exercise substantial influence over the legislative process.

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All of the following are ways that the legislative branch can check the powers of the executive branch EXCEPT:
Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional.
The Senate may refuse to approve a presidential appointment.
Congress may override a presidential veto.
Congress may remove the president through its impeachment and conviction powers.

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Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional.

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Which of the following is an example of congressional oversight?
Assisting constituents with particular problems,
Holding hearings for review of an executive agency's activities,
Reporting campaign contributions to the Federal Election Commission,
Conducting ethics investigations of congressional leadership

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Holding hearings for review of an executive agency's activities

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Which of the following statements about motions for cloture is true? They force a bill out of committee so that the full House can vote on it., They are applied to bills that failed in the previous session of Congress. , They occur whenever a bill is reported out of committee. , They are used by senators to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote.

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They are used by senators to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote.

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The role Congress plays in ensuring that executive branch agencies are carrying out their legislated responsibilities is known as

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legislative oversight

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The Constitution states that all revenue bills must originate in

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the United States House of Representatives

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Federal budget entitlements refer to spending

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to provide individual benefits established by legislation