Quiz: American Government

Matching (1 point):

a. constituents, b. caucus, c. filibuster, d. majority leader, e. census

1.) The leader of the party in congress with the most congressional seats.
2.) A group of Congressman and Senators from a specific political party.
3.) The voters within a public servant's district.
4.) A tally of the total number of persons living in the United states that is done every ten years.
5.) A legislative tool used to stall debate and kill legislation. Traditionally it involved talking and standing until you no longer could.

a. gerrymandering, b. censure, c. incumbent, d. President Pro-tempore, e. bicameral legislature

6.) A politician who has previously won an election and is running for re-election.
7.) A governing body that makes laws and is divided into two separate, yet powerful, parts.
8.) Redistricting or redrawing congressional district borders for political gain.
9.) The majority leader of the Senate.
10.) When Congress decides to discipline one of its members for ethical or legal reasons.

Short Answer:

11.) What is the fiscal cliff? Why was it created? How does the fiscal cliff represent congressional gridlock? (6 points)
12.) How effective is congress? Give an argument for and against its effectiveness. (4 points)