Question 1

The process by which the House of Representatives charges a president, vice president, or federal judge with a high crime or misdemeanor and then the Senate decides whether to remove that official from office with a two-thirds vote is known as

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Impeachment is the process by which the House of Representatives charges an official with misconduct, and the Senate then decides whether to remove that official from office.

Question 2

How many presidents have been removed from office?

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No U.S. president has been removed from office through impeachment. Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump were impeached by the House but acquitted by the Senate.

Question 3

How is congressional oversight generally handled?

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Congressional oversight is generally handled by committees and subcommittees, which are responsible for monitoring and supervising federal agencies, programs, and policy implementation.

Question 4

A period in which both houses of Congress are controlled by the same party as the president is known as

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A unified government occurs when the same political party controls the presidency and both houses of Congress, facilitating easier passage of legislation aligned with the party's agenda.

Question 5

A period in which the president is of one political party and the majority of one or both houses of Congress are of the other party is known as

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A divided government occurs when the presidency is controlled by one party while the other party controls one or both houses of Congress, leading to potential legislative gridlock.

Question 6

The makeup of Congress in 2017 when President Trump first took office was an example of

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The answer of The makeup of Congress in 2017 when...

Question 7

The makeup of the 116^th Congress in 2019 after the 2018 midterm elections was an example of

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The 116th Congress was an example of divided government because the Democratic Party controlled the House of Representatives, while the Republican Party controlled the Senate.

Question 8

Which of the following influences congressional decision making?

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Congressional decision making is influenced by colleagues, constituents, and party leaders, among other factors.

Question 9

According to Mayhew, members of Congress are primarily concerned with

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The answer of According to Mayhew, members of Congress are...

Question 10

Favors and other forms of assistance that members of Congress provide to their constituents are known as

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Casework refers to the assistance and services that members of Congress provide to their constituents, often involving help with navigating federal agencies or addressing specific concerns.

Question 11

Members of Congress use _______ for attaining their reelection goals.

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Members of Congress use casework to help constituents with their problems, which can improve their chances of reelection by building goodwill and demonstrating their effectiveness.

Question 12

The ability of members of Congress to send noncampaign material to their constituents free of charge is known as the

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The franking privilege is the ability of members of Congress to send noncampaign material to their constituents free of charge.

Question 13

What kind of material are members of Congress not allowed to send under the franking privilege?

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Campaign material is not allowed to be sent under the franking privilege because it is considered political speech, and the franking privilege is only allowed to be used for official business.

Question 14

The practice by members of Congress of trading votes or other favors to enhance members' mutual interests is known as

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Logrolling refers to the practice where legislators exchange support for each other's proposed bills or policies, often to gain mutual benefits or advance their own interests.

Question 15

Federal money spent on projects that benefit only a specific member's district or state is known as

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Pork barrel spending refers to the allocation of federal funds for local projects designed to please voters or legislators and win votes, often benefiting only a specific district or state.

Question 16

Which of the following is not associated with the influence of colleagues on congressional decision making?

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Casework involves assisting constituents with their problems and is not directly related to the influence of colleagues on congressional decision making.

Question 17

How do interest groups attempt to influence congressional decision making?

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Interest groups use a combination of lobbying, mobilizing constituents, and providing information to influence congressional decision-making.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of how congressional staff influence decision making?

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Congressional staff often assist in drafting and writing legislation that members of Congress introduce, thereby influencing decision making.

Question 19

The Congressional Black Caucus has recently worked to

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The Congressional Black Caucus has been active in highlighting and addressing the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities, advocating for policies and resources to mitigate these effects.

Question 20

What President encouraged the Senate to kill the filibuster in order to advance his agenda?

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Donald Trump encouraged the Senate to kill the filibuster to advance his legislative agenda, particularly for passing significant bills like healthcare and tax reform.

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