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# Questions and Answers **20. Which of the following might apply to state lawmakers but not to members of Congress?** A. Advantage of incumbency B. Term limits C. Residency requirements D. Minimum age qualifications **21. The basic advantage of a bicameral legislature over a unicameral legislatur...

# Questions and Answers **20. Which of the following might apply to state lawmakers but not to members of Congress?** A. Advantage of incumbency B. Term limits C. Residency requirements D. Minimum age qualifications **21. The basic advantage of a bicameral legislature over a unicameral legislature is that in a bicameral legislature** A. Legislation can be passed more easily B. Power is more centralized C. More government jobs are created D. One house can act as a check on the other **22. Why is Congress at the heart of the most basic governmental function of our democratic system?** A. Because Congress spends the people's money B. Because Congress makes the nation's laws C. Because many Presidents first were either representative of senators D. Because members of the supreme court started in Congress **23. When must the Federal Congressional elections be held?** A. November 2nd every other year. B. The second day of January in odd years C. The Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even-numbered years. D. The Tuesday after the first Monday of November in odd-numbered years. **24. What is the danger with Elite Democracy?** A. Legislators often join a particular committee because they wish to serve interest groups B. Legislators form alliances with the major interest groups with which they interact C. Legislators will support special interest groups in the bills they draft D. All of the above **25. When a district is drawn to the advantage of the political party in control of a State legislature it's called.** A. Single-member district B. Gerrymandering C. Reapportionment D. At-large district