Branches of Government
How does the committee system in Congress compare to seniority in terms of its impact on legislative decision-making?
Seniority has more impact than the committee system.
Both have equal impact.
Neither has significant impact.
The committee system has more impact than seniority.
If Congress wanted to permanently alter its approach to handling immigration reform, which process would provide the MOST enduring change?
Passing an amendment to the Constitution
Issuing a judicial interpretation by the Supreme Court
Enacting statutory law through regular legislation
Implementing changes via an executive order from the President
In what way did 'The Great Society' programs initiated under President Lyndon B Johnson impact congressional decision-making processes?
They triggered immediate tax reforms enacted without significant opposition.
They decreased federal spending, shifting focus towards deficit reduction.
They encouraged a greater role for government which influenced subsequent policymaking.
They mandated term limits, changing how long legislators could serve.
What does gerrymandering refer to in congressional elections?
Manipulating district boundaries for political gain.
Running unopposed in an election due to lack of competition.
Governing without regard for public opinion polls.
Voting multiple times in different precincts.
Which act expanded the collective bargaining rights of federal employees?
Civil Service Reform Act of 1978
Fair Labor Standards Act
Employee Retirement Income Security Act
National Labor Relations Act
What is a primary reason for the existence of multiple committees and subcommittees within Congress?
They are designed primarily to speed up the legislative process.
Their purpose is to eliminate the need for compromise among legislators.
They serve as a platform to increase media coverage for individual members.
They allow for more specialized consideration of legislative issues.
Who has the power to declare war under the U.S. Constitution?
The Supreme Court.
The President.
State Legislatures.
Congress.

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Which of the following is a primary reason for incumbents' advantage in congressional elections?
The majority of voters usually support the incumbent's political party.
Incumbents have access to insider information about future legislation.
Incumbents have greater name recognition compared to challengers.
Incumbents always secure more campaign funds than challengers.
What hypothetical scenario involving filibuster rule change Senate impact enactment landmark healthcare legislation?
Eliminating lowering threshold invoke cloture facilitate passage allowing simple majority pass without prolonged debate obstruction.
Strengthening requirements needed end debates extend deliberations leading greater difficulty achieving consensus passing substantial reforms sector.
Implementing minor adjustments rules governing usage unlikely substantially alter dynamics surrounding efforts overhaul health care system America.
Maintaining status quo procedural norms ensure any healthcare law passes enjoys wide support stability longevity policy perspective.
Which constitutional provision allows Congress to check the judicial branch by altering the number of federal judges?
The 16th Amendment
Article III Section I of the United States Constitution
The 11th Amendment
The 7th Amendment