Quizlet Homework # 2- Congress

What role does a member of Congress play when representing the will of their constituents?

• Delegate

• Partisan

• Trustee

• Politico

Which role involves a member of Congress doing the will of their political party?

• Partisan

• Delegate

• Trustee

• Politico

In which role does a member of Congress focus on what they think is best for the nation, regardless of external opinions?

• Trustee

• Delegate

• Partisan

• Politico

What is the term for the division of Congress into a lower and upper house?

• Bicameral

• Partisanship

• Gridlock

• Polarization

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

What term describes strong support of one party over the other in Congress?

• Partisanship

• Bicameral

• Gridlock

• Census

What is the term for when fewer bills are passed in Congress due to lack of compromise?

• Gridlock

• Polarization

• Partisanship

• Census

What is the term for the increasing influence of extreme views in Congress?

• Polarization

• Gridlock

• Partisanship

• Bicameral

What is the purpose of the full count of all people living in the U.S. every 10 years?

• To determine the number of schools needed

• To assess the economic growth of each state

• To determine each state's population for redistricting

• To evaluate the healthcare needs of the population

What happens during the process of reapportionment?

• States change their governors

• States gain or lose seats in the House of Representatives

• States redraw their state boundaries

• States elect new senators