CHAPTER 9: Congress

CHAPTER 9: Congress

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

Although party voting and polarization appear to be the trend in recent Congressional history, it is also true that

a.	members of Congress are also more congenial than ever.
b.	party unity in Great Britain and other parliamentary democracies is much higher.
c.	political parties and party leaders are now stronger than ever.
d.	today, most voters are clearly ideological.
e.	members of Congress have fairly low salaries.

ANS: B REF: 215 NOT: Factual

a.	how to best represent constituents.
b.	how to debate the major issues.
c.	how to follow parliamentary procedure when protesting.
d.	whether or not to spend generous allowances.
e.	whether or not to support the government.

ANS: E REF: 216 NOT: Factual

a.	They are constitutionally independent of the president.
b.	They are free to express their views.
c.	They can vote as they wish.
d.	They can become involved in the minute details of creating laws.
e.	None of the above is true.

ANS: E REF: 216 NOT: Factual

ANS: C REF: 216 NOT: Factual

a.	free trips to the home district.
b.	free office space in Washington.
c.	free postage for mailings.
d.	free meals in the Capitol’s cafeteria.
e.	impressive savings on materials from the Department of Defense.

ANS: C REF: 216 NOT: Factual

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