Unit 3 Government Review

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Which of these statements is true about congressional districts and representation? A) Congressional districts are determined by special elections, B) Each congressional district has a comparable number of citizens, C) Redistricting generally produces more diverse representation, D) Each senator represents around the same number of citizens

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Each congressional district has a comparable number of citizens.

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Which of these statements describes what happens to a bill in conference committee? The bill is revised based on input from members and the public, The differences between the two versions of the bill are resolved, The bill is reviewed and testimony is taken on its content, Research is done on the bill, and results are reported to another committee

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The differences between the two versions of the bill are resolved

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Which of these is an example of a check on power of the legislative branch? Options: Both houses must agree on a bill before it can be passed into law., Each house sets its own rules for behavior and procedure for its members., Citizens from all states must be represented in both houses of Congress., Qualifications for membership in either house are very similar.

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Both houses must agree on a bill before it can be passed into law.

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One political party has consistently won a House seat within a particular district with 75-80% of the vote. Then, in the next election year, the other party wins with 85% of the vote. This result could be evidence of which of the following? censure, incumbent advantage, reapportionment, gerrymandering

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gerrymandering

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The House rule that limits the amount of time a member can speak during a debate is meant to

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allow many bills to be heard.

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To virtually eliminate the threat of filibuster, the Senate would have to have a minimum of how many members from one party?

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60

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Counterterrorism and Intelligence is most likely a subcommittee of which of these standing committees in the House?
Options:
Science, Space, and Technology
Transportation and Infrastructure
Oversight and Government Reform
Homeland Security

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Homeland Security

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Committees hold hearings related to the bills they are considering in order to

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gather information and help them make informed decisions.

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Politically, what is the major concern when states redraw their districts?

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giving one party a better chance of winning.

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When are states required to change their legislative district boundaries?

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every ten years