American Government Chapter 10 Worksheet – Flashcards

The senate is a ______________ that is, all of its seats are never up for election at the same time

___________ are people and interests the senators represent

Benefit to members of Congress, allowing them to mail letters postage-free

Congress member who decides issues on merit alone

Job of checking to see if agencies in the executive branch are working efficiently and according to law

Congress member who balances conflicting factors

Role of a member of Congress as a follower of party leadership

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a member of Congress? a. to legislate b. to represent constituents c. to serve on committees d. to run a department of the executive branch

All of the following are nonsalary compensation for members of Congress EXCEPT a. free lunches b. free parking c. low-cost medical care d. generous pension plans

Which of the following places a limit on the level of congressional pay? a. the national debt b. the annual salary review conducted by the Supreme Court c. voter backlash d. none of the above

What is the usual reason given for high congressional salaries?

Why does the Constitution guarantee that the courts may not prosecute members of Congress, no matter what they say in the House of Senate?

How long is a term in the House of Representatives?

The number of House members representing each State is recalculated every?

When Congress adjourns it?

What does it mean to reapportion seats in the House or Representatives?

A House district drawn to give an advantage to one political party is?

How many senators are up for re-election every two years?

Because a majority of senators are always experienced, the Senate is said to be

In the role of servant to their constituents, members of Congress

A member of Congress who votes based on the wishes of his or her constituents operates in which role?

To run for Senate, a person must be at least how old?

Benefit to members of Congress, allowing them to mail letters postage-free