POSC 100 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
The chapter describes the concept of "logrolling" in Congress. What does this term refer
to? - Answer- The exchange of votes or support between legislators and mutual benefit
The chapter highlights the differences between the House of Representatives and the
Senate. Which of the following is a unique characteristic of the House of
Representatives? - Answer- it is based on proportional representation from the states
According to the chapter, what is the purpose of the "Committee System" in Congress?
- Answer- To handle the initial review and revision of proposed legislation
Which of the following is a key factor that influences the legislative process in Congress,
as discussed in the chapter? - Answer- The influence of lobbyists and interests groups
Which of the following is a requirement for ending a filibuster in the U.S. Senate? -
Answer- a three-fifth (60 out of 100) of all senators
Which of the following statements best describes the primary function of Congress as
outlined in the chapter? - Answer- To create, amend, and pass laws
What is the primary purpose of a filibuster in the U.S. Senate? - Answer- To delay or
block a vote on a bill or nomination
Which of the following is NOT correct about American Congress? - Answer- The house
to function more like trustees and senators more like delegates
Scholars tend to agree on presidential greatness when considering - Answer- Early
Presidents
President Obama's recess appointments in January of 2012 were controversial because
- Answer- The senate was technically not in recess but holding a regular brief, pro-
forma sessions
Which of the following best describes the concept of "presidential coattails" mentioned
in the chapter? - Answer- The phenomenon where popular presidents help elect other
candidates from the same party
, What does the term "executive privilege" refer to? - Answer- The ability to refuse to
disclose information to congress
Which one of the following best describe "Writ of habeas corpus"? - Answer- the protect
individuals from arbitrary arrests by authorizing a judge to free someone from
confinement if there are not sufficient legal grounds for holding him or her
Which of the following powers is considered a concurrent power shared by both federal
and state governments? - Answer- The power to tax
According to the chapter, which of the following is a power exclusively held by the
federal government? - Answer- Declaring war
Which Constitutional clause grants the federal government the authority to override
state laws? - Answer- The supremacy clause
Which of the following best describes the concept of federalism as presented in the
chapter? - Answer- A system where power is shared between a central government and
regional governments
Which Supreme Court case in 1857 established the principle that Congress does not
have the power to resolve the issue of slavery, thereby overturning the Missouri
Compromise of 1850? - Answer- Dred Scott v. Sandford
The chapter notes that "cooperative federalism" involves which of the following
practices? - Answer- Federal and state governments working together on policy issues
and sharing responsibilities
The amendment that was concerned with _______ marked the beginning of a federal
role in law enforcement. - Answer- Prohibition
Which of the following is NOT generally considered an advantage of federalism? -
Answer- More overlap of state and federal laws
The right to (blank) is an example of a political right - Answer- Vote
What is Republic (Representative democracy) - Answer- All that are listed here are
correct
Which on of the following statements best defines the difference between conservatives
and liberals - Answer- The liberals have always been more supportive of changes
Which of the following are not necessary conditions for democracy? - Answer-
Efficiency
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
The chapter describes the concept of "logrolling" in Congress. What does this term refer
to? - Answer- The exchange of votes or support between legislators and mutual benefit
The chapter highlights the differences between the House of Representatives and the
Senate. Which of the following is a unique characteristic of the House of
Representatives? - Answer- it is based on proportional representation from the states
According to the chapter, what is the purpose of the "Committee System" in Congress?
- Answer- To handle the initial review and revision of proposed legislation
Which of the following is a key factor that influences the legislative process in Congress,
as discussed in the chapter? - Answer- The influence of lobbyists and interests groups
Which of the following is a requirement for ending a filibuster in the U.S. Senate? -
Answer- a three-fifth (60 out of 100) of all senators
Which of the following statements best describes the primary function of Congress as
outlined in the chapter? - Answer- To create, amend, and pass laws
What is the primary purpose of a filibuster in the U.S. Senate? - Answer- To delay or
block a vote on a bill or nomination
Which of the following is NOT correct about American Congress? - Answer- The house
to function more like trustees and senators more like delegates
Scholars tend to agree on presidential greatness when considering - Answer- Early
Presidents
President Obama's recess appointments in January of 2012 were controversial because
- Answer- The senate was technically not in recess but holding a regular brief, pro-
forma sessions
Which of the following best describes the concept of "presidential coattails" mentioned
in the chapter? - Answer- The phenomenon where popular presidents help elect other
candidates from the same party
, What does the term "executive privilege" refer to? - Answer- The ability to refuse to
disclose information to congress
Which one of the following best describe "Writ of habeas corpus"? - Answer- the protect
individuals from arbitrary arrests by authorizing a judge to free someone from
confinement if there are not sufficient legal grounds for holding him or her
Which of the following powers is considered a concurrent power shared by both federal
and state governments? - Answer- The power to tax
According to the chapter, which of the following is a power exclusively held by the
federal government? - Answer- Declaring war
Which Constitutional clause grants the federal government the authority to override
state laws? - Answer- The supremacy clause
Which of the following best describes the concept of federalism as presented in the
chapter? - Answer- A system where power is shared between a central government and
regional governments
Which Supreme Court case in 1857 established the principle that Congress does not
have the power to resolve the issue of slavery, thereby overturning the Missouri
Compromise of 1850? - Answer- Dred Scott v. Sandford
The chapter notes that "cooperative federalism" involves which of the following
practices? - Answer- Federal and state governments working together on policy issues
and sharing responsibilities
The amendment that was concerned with _______ marked the beginning of a federal
role in law enforcement. - Answer- Prohibition
Which of the following is NOT generally considered an advantage of federalism? -
Answer- More overlap of state and federal laws
The right to (blank) is an example of a political right - Answer- Vote
What is Republic (Representative democracy) - Answer- All that are listed here are
correct
Which on of the following statements best defines the difference between conservatives
and liberals - Answer- The liberals have always been more supportive of changes
Which of the following are not necessary conditions for democracy? - Answer-
Efficiency
