Congress/policy

Which of the following is true about the minimum age requirements for members of Congress set forth in the constitution

One must be at least 30 years of age to serve in the senate

The membership of the House is — and the Senate is —

435, 100

The government body most directly responsible for the monetary policy of the United States is

Federal Reserve Board

Which of the following committees in the House of Representatives sets the conditions for debate and amendments (opened or closed)

Rules

An example of Regressive Tax

sales tax

in fiscal policy, when does a surplus occur

When revenues in a given year exceed expenditures

The term of office for a member of the House is — and the Senate is

2 and 6 years

If two versions of a bill exist, one for the House and one for the Senate, the bill must go to the

Conference committee

a fillibuster

is a tactic used mostly by the minority party

When a member of Congress votes with colleagues with the expectation that they will later vote for a measure which the member is concerned is called

logrolling

which of the following is a means tested entitlement program

medicaid

The primary source of government funding (44-48%) comes from

individual income tax

Federal benefits that must be under by Congress and must be paid to all citizens who meet eligibility criteria are called

entitlement program

When a congressperson believes his/her job definition to be that of a trustee, he/she is like to

vote on his/her own person beliefs

Before 1934 investors were responsible for themselves in determining whether a company was telling the truth about stock. Since 1934 that responsibility has fallen to the

Securities and Exchange commission

Federal taxes on items like alcohol, tobacco, gasoline, telephones, and other luxury items are what type of tax

excise taxes

The belief that government spending should increase during business slumps and be curbed during boom, best describes this economic theory

keynesian

Which branch of the federal government has the power of the purse

Legislative

The power to confirm presidential nominations belongs to

Senate

A — committee is one appointed for a limited, specific purpose, such as that set up to investigate the Watergate scandal

select

Most bills formally submitted for consideration in congress

die in committee

Which of the following does the Speaker not play a significant role in

debating on the bills being considered

According to the constitution, the — has the job of presiding over the Senate, break ties when neccessary

VP

All of the following make it difficult for the US Congress to make policy except

congress operates through coalitions of many political parties, each whcih represents different interest

We are currently in the — session

118

In terms of number, which of the following is the most underrepresented group in congress

Native Americans

Which of the following stages of policymaking would the US bureaucracy most commonly and directly be involved in

implementing the policy

Almost everyone has to pay Social Security Tax but almost everyone will receive social security benefits when they retire, this is an example of

majoritarian politics

inflation is usually a more serious danger during periods of economic

expansion

this type of economic activity (inflation in expansion) would be known as —-

stagflation

The largest portion of uncontrollable spending in the federal budget is designated for which of the following

Social Security

The commanding officers of each of the armed services, plus a chair, constitute

joint chief of staff

Which of the following is a standing committee that would be most important in the Senate

Ways and Means

The elastic clause is

all of the above

which of the following has Congress most used to expand the scope of their power

The commerce clause

stronger leadership and policy specialists

House

The House is more representative of — and the Senate is more representative of — areas

Urban, rural

under the patients protection and affordable Health care act, coverage was extended to young Americans — years old or younger under their parents insurance

26

Which of the following was the first comprehensive federal industrial safety program

the occupational safety and health act of 1970

a closed rule debate on the floor of the house would mean that

the bill has strict time limit for debate and amendments are not permitted

a select committee:

a temporary committee created for a specific or special purpose

the amendment states that Congress must meet once a year and the opening date of the initial session is set at Jan 3rd

20th

Not requiring the germaness of amendments encourages

riders

a way to pry a bill from committee and bring it to the flow of the House of Reps for consideration is

discharge petition

the book — helped draw the attention to the need to regulate the meat-packing industry

the jungle by Upton sinclair

the 17th amendment has what impact of our government

it gave voting citizens more direct control of congress

Where do most Americans get their healthcare insurance

their employers

which of the following policies would be considered an example of protectionalism with regards to the economy

raising tariffs on foreign made cars to encourage domestic consumers to buy American made carsWh

Which of the following represents the main difference between a progressive income tax and a flat tax

a progressive tax collects more money from the rich than poor, where as a flat tax collects the same percentage from all citizens

which of the following things requires a 2/3 majority in the US Congress

II and IV

Overriding a veto and conviction of an impeachment charge

A period of deflation

B

A period of Inflation

A

Decrease taxes

B (deflation)

Decrease government spending

A (inflation)

increase the reserve requirements

A (inflation)

Lower discount rates

B (deflation)

Sell government securities (bonds)

A (inflation)

Of the methods listed above what is the most common way the federal gov uses to raise and lower interest rates

Buying/selling securities (bonds)