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Chapter 11: Congress

True/False Quiz

True/False Quiz


This activity contains 11 questions.

	Initially, U.S. Senators were elected by conventions in each of the states in order to insulate one house of Congress from popular pressure, making it a body of deliberation and reflection.    True  False

	The enumerated powers make it possible for Congress to legislate in areas not mentioned in the Constitution or imagined by the framers.    True  False

	If the Constitution does not specifically say that Congress can do something, then Congress cannot legally do it.    True  False

	In terms of such characteristics as race, sex, ethnicity, occupation, religion, and age, the U.S. Congress is closely representative of the U.S. population at large.    True  False

	Today, all congressional districts are roughly equal in population.    True  False

	Spending in congressional races has increased dramatically over the past several years.    True  False

	To a considerable degree, members of Congress vote in conformity with public opinion.    True  False

	By all accounts, Congress remains the most powerful legislative body among Western democratic nations.    True  False

	Most of the work of the Congress takes place during floor debate.    True  False

	For most bills, hearings, negotiations, and markup take place in subcommittees.    True  False

	Party affiliation is the best predictor of the voting behavior of members of Congress.    True  False

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