Congressional Rules and Procedures Quiz

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What describes a 'bully pulpit' as defined by Theodore Roosevelt?

A venue for public speeches

A platform to influence the nation's agenda (correct)

A method for state governance

A term for presidential scandals

What is a common characteristic of members of Congress?

A majority are female

Most have law degrees (correct)

Most have experience in trade unions

Many are from working-class backgrounds

Which criteria is NOT used by Hargrove and Nelson to classify presidents?

Tactical ability

Self-presentation

Elections

Economic policy (correct)

What principle is NOT one of the bases for the organization of federal bureaucracy?

Flexibility in rules Signup and view all the answers

What do social insurance programs require for eligibility?

The ability to pay into the system Signup and view all the answers

Neutral competence in a bureaucracy emphasizes what aspect?

Merit-based hiring Signup and view all the answers

What is a central concept of containment policy?

Halting Soviet expansion Signup and view all the answers

What does an amicus brief provide to the court?

Insight from a non-party expert Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes closed rules from open rules in the House of Representatives?

Closed rules set time limits on debate. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes fiscal policy?

Congress's decisions on taxes and spending. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cloture in the Senate?

To limit debate to a specified time. Signup and view all the answers

What does the War Powers Act require from the president?

To inform Congress within 48 hours of military action. Signup and view all the answers

What does the two presidencies theory suggest about presidential focus?

Presidents prioritize foreign policy over domestic policy. Signup and view all the answers

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

By a ⅔ majority in both houses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of demand-side economic theory?

Consumer demand in the economy. Signup and view all the answers

What role do congressional committees play?

They review bills and oversee agencies within their jurisdiction. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Congressional Rules and Procedures

Open and closed rules (House): Closed rules limit debate and amendments; open rules allow amendments from the floor.
Congressional staff: Employees of Congress or individual members.
Fiscal policy: Congress's decisions on taxation and spending.
Monetary policy: Managing the money supply through adjustments.
Incumbency: Holding an office or the period of holding an office.
Congressional committees: Examine bills, issues, and oversee government agencies.
Congressional campaign spending: Details not provided.
Filibuster: A tactic to delay or block legislation by extended debate.
Cloture: Procedure to end a filibuster (requires a majority vote). Limits debate to 30 hours.
Partisanship: Bias, or favoring one side in politics.
Demand-side theory: Focuses on consumer demand.
Supply-side theory: Focuses on production in supply and demand.
Whig Theory: 19th-century theory – limited presidential power.
Presidential veto: The president can reject a law passed by Congress.
War Powers Act: Requires presidential consultation and notification to Congress regarding military actions; presidential veto can be overridden by Congress.

Presidential Powers and Politics

Two presidencies theory: Presidents might prioritize foreign policy over domestic policy due to different authorities.
Impeachment: Process to remove a president from office for "Treason, Bribes, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
Bully pulpit: A platform for influencing national agendas (a term coined by Theodore Roosevelt).
Congressional members' description: Mostly lawyers, few working class, predominantly white & male.
Presidential leadership styles: Three types – Achievement, Consolidation and Preparation (as described by Hargrove and Nelson).
Federal bureaucracy: Organized with hierarchical structure, job specialization, and formal rules.
The middle class: A social class in the middle of the social hierarchy.
Policy implementation: Congress, president, and courts carry out policy decisions.
Neutral competence: Government employees should be unbiased and competent.
NATO membership requirements: Requirements for new members of NATO, including economic and military standards.
Social insurance programs: Based on the principle of paying for eligibility.
Unilateralism: A nation acting independently.

Supreme Court and Law

Multilateralism: Nations acting together to address problems.
Containment: Restricting the expansion of a nation's power.
Power in the Supreme Court: The nation's highest court's role and authority.
Court opinions: Legal basis for court decisions.
Federal court system: Composed of district courts, courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court.
Amicus briefs: Supporting documents filed by non-parties to a case to present additional information and arguments for the court's consideration.

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Description

Test your knowledge on the various rules and procedures that govern the U.S. Congress. This quiz covers topics like open and closed rules, parliamentary tactics like filibusters, and key fiscal and monetary policies. Explore the functions of congressional committees and the dynamics of partisan politics.