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A U.S. Senator has __ - year term.
A U.S. Senator has __ - year term.
- four
- six (correct)
- eight
- two
Which of the following typically affects an individual's decision to run for elected office?
Which of the following typically affects an individual's decision to run for elected office?
- All of these are correct (correct)
- The individual's ability to meet the age and citizenship duration requirements
- The strength of the individual's connections with interest groups and the national party organization
- The individual's ability to raise money for his or her campaign
Congress is a __ legislature with __ members.
Congress is a __ legislature with __ members.
- bicameral; 100
- unicameral; 342
- bicameral; 275
- bicameral; 535 (correct)
Under the original Constitution, senators were:
Under the original Constitution, senators were:
Which sort of representation is based on the principle that if two individuals are similar in background, character, interests, and perspectives, then one could correctly represent the other's views?
Which sort of representation is based on the principle that if two individuals are similar in background, character, interests, and perspectives, then one could correctly represent the other's views?
Following the 2012 elections, there were ________ women serving in the U.S. Senate.
Following the 2012 elections, there were ________ women serving in the U.S. Senate.
Following the 2006 elections, ________ became speaker of the U.S. House.
Following the 2006 elections, ________ became speaker of the U.S. House.
The first woman to serve in Congress was __.
The first woman to serve in Congress was __.
The first woman was elected to Congress in __?
The first woman was elected to Congress in __?
In each district, there are approximately __ people.
In each district, there are approximately __ people.
The office of the presidency was established by Article __ of the Constitution.
The office of the presidency was established by Article __ of the Constitution.
Which of the following attributes did the framers intend for the office of the president to possess?
Which of the following attributes did the framers intend for the office of the president to possess?
By indirect election of the president, the framers meant to:
By indirect election of the president, the framers meant to:
The rise of national conventions to nominate the president led to the empowerment of __.
The rise of national conventions to nominate the president led to the empowerment of __.
In ____ states, the candidate who wins the state's popular vote wins all of the electoral college votes for that state.
In ____ states, the candidate who wins the state's popular vote wins all of the electoral college votes for that state.
The presidency is awarded to the candidate who wins:
The presidency is awarded to the candidate who wins:
In the early 1800s, the system of nominating presidential candidates that left the candidates beholden to their parties' leaders in Congress was called __.
In the early 1800s, the system of nominating presidential candidates that left the candidates beholden to their parties' leaders in Congress was called __.
The turning point in American politics toward a president-centered government came about during the administration of __.
The turning point in American politics toward a president-centered government came about during the administration of __.
The rise of the national convention was important because it:
The rise of the national convention was important because it:
__ powers are specifically established by the language of the Constitution.
__ powers are specifically established by the language of the Constitution.
__ is when bureaucrats attempt to translate laws into specific rules and actions.
__ is when bureaucrats attempt to translate laws into specific rules and actions.
Bureaucracy literally means __.
Bureaucracy literally means __.
Study Notes
U.S. Senate and Congress Structure
- A U.S. Senator serves a six-year term.
- Congress is a bicameral legislature composed of 535 members.
- Each U.S. congressional district has approximately 700,000 people.
Election Process and Requirements
- An individual's decision to run for elected office is influenced by connections with interest groups, meeting age and citizenship requirements, and the ability to raise campaign funds.
- Indirect election of the president holds them accountable to both the people and state/national legislatures.
Women in Congress
- Following the 2012 elections, there were 20 women serving in the U.S. Senate.
- The first woman elected to Congress was Jeanette Rankin in 1917.
Leadership in Congress
- Nancy Pelosi became the speaker of the U.S. House after the 2006 elections.
- Under the original Constitution, senators were appointed by state legislatures.
Representation Types
- Sociological representation involves representatives who share similar backgrounds and interests with their constituents.
Presidential Powers and Election
- The office of the presidency was established by Article II of the Constitution, reflecting a design for the president to possess energy and purpose.
- The candidate who wins a majority of the electoral college votes is awarded the presidency.
Political Nomination and Influence
- The rise of national conventions has empowered state party leaders in selecting presidential nominees.
- The term King Caucus refers to the early 1800s method of nominating presidential candidates, which resulted in candidates being beholden to party leaders in Congress.
Bureaucratic Functions
- Implementation describes the process where bureaucrats translate laws into specific rules and actions.
- Bureaucracy translates directly to rule by offices and desks, indicating a structured administrative system.
Presidential Authority Throughout History
- The administration of Franklin Roosevelt marked a significant shift toward a president-centered government in American politics.
- Expressed powers are those specifically delineated in the Constitution.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key concepts in Political Science for grades 12 to 15. The quiz includes questions about U.S. Senators' terms and factors influencing individuals to run for office. Prepare to enhance your understanding of political structures and processes.
