Question 1

The committee system, when in use, can be quite restrictive on the power of individual members of Congress since they are expected to mainly work in the policy area congruent with their committee. Why do members accept a system where their power is restricted?

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Question 2

Are members better off with party leaders or committee chairs wielding the most power? Why?
a. How does the level of partisan polarization change things?

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Question 3

Should there be term limits for chairing a committee?

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Question 4

Does the committee system benefit members in pursuit of their goals? Are they giving up too much power?

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The committee system can benefit members...

Question 5

Which of the following did NOT enhance the power of committee chairs in Congress?

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A)   More well-defined committee jurisdiction
B)   Subcommittee Bill of Rights
C)   The development of the seniority system
D)   All of the above enhanced committee chair powerE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Describe the seniority system including how is came to exist, what allowed it to persist, what members held the power and any decline it has had. Be specific and include context and examples to make sure your answer is complete and clear.

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Question 7

In the early years of Congress committees were meant to do what?

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A)   Hold broad debates about wide ranges of issues and publish their findings in local newspapers
B)   Pass legislation directly into law
C)   Recommend legislation to their parent chambers
D)   Review the behavior of members and expel any wrongdoersE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

If the Senate Ethics Committee reports on the conduct of a senator and the Senate votes to punish that member what happens next?

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A)   The president must approve the punishment with his signature
B)   The House Ethics Committee begins their investigation of the senator
C)   The punishment is carried out
D)   The House must vote to concur with the Senate's decisionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Both chambers of Congress developed standing committee systems by what year?

Accepted Answer

A)   1825
B)   1816
C)   1809
D)   1778E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

About ____ bills died in committee during the 114th Congress.

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A)   50%
B)   93%
C)   85%
D)   78%E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

When a member watches how another more experienced and involved member votes on an issue it is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)   Signaling
B)   Logrolling
C)   Vote Buying
D)   Committee MaskingE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

When do the House and Senate establish committee jurisdictions?

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Question 13

Which of the following factors might a member consider before choosing who to appoint to a committee?

Accepted Answer

A)   The member's chance for reelection based on their potential membership
B)   Committee membership of the member's predecessor
C)   The current makeup of the committee regionally, racially, and based on gender
D)   Both a and cE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Select Committees deal with issues that do not neatly fall into existing standing committee jurisdictions. Who decides when these committees formed?

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Question 15

Characterize the history of committees in Congress. When and why did Congress adopt committees? Has the role of committees been the same throughout history? Did the committee system develop uniformly in both chambers? Be specific and provide context when possible.

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Question 16

North Korea has declared war on the United States and members of Congress are under pressure to quickly allocate money to fight. Senator Watkins has submitted a supplemental budget request to fund additional defense spending. Which committee has jurisdiction over such requests?

Accepted Answer

A)   Senate Finance Committee
B)   Senate Budget Committee
C)   Senate Rules Committee
D)   None of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The Subcommittee Bill of Rights was part of which legislative reforms package?

Accepted Answer

A)   Newt Gingrich's Contract with America
B)   Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946
C)   Legislative Reorganization Act of 1990
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

How is membership on the Ethics Committees determined?

Accepted Answer

A)   Every member is required to serve on the committee for at least two weeks during their first term
B)   Members have to wait years to get a seat because it is one of the most prestigious committees
C)   Party leaders tend to draft members onto the committee with promises of short appointments
D)   Members who raise the most money for the party are appointed for one-year termsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

______________ is well known for exercising intense control, and not bowing to the power of committee chairs, during their time as Speaker of the House.

Accepted Answer

A)   Joe Cannon
B)   Newt Gingrich
C)   Thomas Reed
D)   All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Committee assignments for Democrats are determined by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Steering and Policy Committee
B)   Committee on Committees
C)   Priming Committee
D)   Appointments CommitteeE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: The Committees

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Characterize the history of committees in Congress. When and why did Congress adopt committees? Has the role of committees been the same throughout history? Did the committee system develop uniformly in both chambers? Be specific and provide context when possible.

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About ____ bills died in committee during the 114th Congress.

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If the Senate Ethics Committee reports on the conduct of a senator and the Senate votes to punish that member what happens next?

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Does the committee system benefit members in pursuit of their goals? Are they giving up too much power?

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