AP Gov Congress (imported from Quizlet: "Political Science Midterm Ch. 7")

Each state has __________ senators elected every __________ years.

two, six

Members of Congress who vote based on the preferences of their constituents are acting as __________.

delegates

What is the typical trajectory of a bill in the House of Representatives?

introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, full committee report, rules committee, full House vote, conference committee, send to president

Moderate and conservative Democrats formed the Blue Dog Coalition in Congress in the 1990s to __________.

push for budget cuts and an increase in defense spending

Which statement best characterizes the hearing process of a formal bill?

Few formal bills receive a hearing, but many are marked up and sent to the floor.

The true leader of the Senate is the __________, elected by the majority party.

majority leader

In the House of Representatives, who is second in authority to the Speaker of the House?

senate

Democrats who created the Blue Dog Coalition to work for budget cuts and increased defense spending were primarily responding to which influence?

ideological

What best explains the overwhelming advantage incumbents possess in seeking reelection?

name recognition, access to media, and franking privilege

The Jack Abramoff bribery scandal prompted Congress to enact new ethics rules, starting in 2007. Under these new rules, members of Congress ___________.

may not accept gifts, travel, or meals from lobbyists

_____ committees pass the laws that set policy, whereas _____ committees determine funding levels

authorizing, appropriation

Congressional Member Organizations, or member caucuses, are __________.

promoters of shared legislative interests

Which is an example of logrolling in Congress?

trading of favors, or quid pro quo, such as vote trading by legislative members to obtain passage of actions of interest to each legislative member.

What is the purpose of a discharge petition?

A discharge petition is a petition signed by the members of the House of Representatives to bring a bill from committee to the floor for consideration. A discharge petition requires the signature of an absolute majority of the members which is signature of 218 members. Discharge petitions are moved when the committees delays the reporting of bills thus making it not possible to discuss in the legislature. A successful moving of a discharge petition discharges the bill without a report from a Committee. Some state legislatures also provide for discharge petitions.