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politics test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who wrote Federalist No. 10? | James Madison |
| What was the main problem Madison discussed in Federalist 10? | Factions |
| What did Madison think was the greatest threat to free societies? | Factions |
| What are the two ways to eliminate factions? | Remove liberty or give everyone the same opinions |
| Why can’t liberty be removed to eliminate factions? | Liberty is essential and its removal is unacceptable |
| What is the best solution to control factions? | Control their effects through a large republic |
| What is the Speaker of the House? | The presiding officer and top leader of the House of Representatives |
| Who is the Senate President? | The Vice President of the United States |
| What does the Senate Majority Leader do? | Leads the majority party in the Senate |
| What does the Senate Minority Leader do? | Leads the minority party in the Senate |
| What does the House Majority Leader do? | Assists party leadership in the House |
| What does the House Minority Leader do? | Leads the minority party in the House |
| What does bicameral legislature mean? | A two-house legislature: House and Senate |
| Where is the bicameral legislature established? | Article 1, Section 8 |
| How many members are in the House of Representatives? | 435 members |
| What is the minimum age to serve in the House? | 25 years old |
| How many years of citizenship are required for the House? | 7 years |
| How long is a House term? | 2 years |
| What determines the number of House seats per state? | State population |
| How many members are in the Senate? | 100 members |
| What is the minimum age to serve in the Senate? | 30 years old |
| How many years of citizenship are required for the Senate? | 9 years |
| How long is a Senate term? | 6 years |
| Why does the Senate exist? | To provide equal representation to states |
| What is a quorum? | The minimum number of members required to conduct business |
| What is censure? | Formal disapproval of a member’s actions |
| What is Congressional Immunity? | Members cannot be arrested for minor offenses while Congress is in session |
| What is Congressional Privilege? | Protection for speech and debate in Congress |
| What are enumerated powers? | Powers specifically listed in Article I, Section 8 |
| List five enumerated powers of Congress. | Taxation, borrowing money, declaring war, regulating commerce, coining money |
| What is the Elastic Clause? | Necessary and Proper Clause that allows Congress to expand its powers |
| What is Habeas Corpus? | The right to know why you are being detained |
| What is an Ex Post Facto law? | A law that punishes someone for an act that wasn’t illegal when committed |
| What did Article 1 Section 9 say about the slave trade? | It could not be banned before 1808 |
| What are the unwritten rules of Congress? | Informal norms that shape how Congress operates |
| What is political socialization in Congress? | New members learning expectations and norms |
| What is seniority? | More experienced members having more influence and power |
| What is institutional loyalty? | Members expected to be loyal to the institution |
| Who are gatekeepers? | Leaders who can block or delay legislation |
| What do committees do? | Review, write, and revise bills |
| How many standing committees are in the Senate? | 16 |
| How many standing committees are in the House? | 20 |
| How are committee assignments determined? | Specialization, seniority, constituency, fundraising ability |
| What is a public bill? | A bill dealing with general matters like education or taxes |
| What is a private bill? | A bill dealing with specific individuals or local issues |
| What is a resolution? | An expression of Congress’s will or sentiment |
| What is a continuing resolution? | Temporary funding to avoid government shutdown |
| What are germane amendments? | Amendments relevant to the bill |
| What are nongermane amendments? | Amendments not relevant to the bill |
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