Which nation does NOT have a one-house dominant legislature?

Which nation does NOT have a one-house dominant legislature?

A. Canada
B. Germany
C. The United States
D. Great Britain
E. None of the above

Answer: C

Most of the legislative work of congress is preformed by

Most of the legislative work of congress is preformed by

A. The standing committees and their subcommittees with jurisdiction over particular policy areas
B. The joint committees chosen to coordinate actions between the two chambers of congress
C. the select committees chosen to study special problems on a temporary basis
D. The steering committees that decide how the party stands on particular bills
E. Party leaders in both chambers

Answer: A

Senators are generally less likely to take directions from their leaders than house members because

Senators are generally less likely to take directions from their leaders than house members because

A. Senators are prohibited by their state legislatures from taking orders from others
B. Senators think of themselves as being equals and are only willing to be led by persuasion
C. Senators are more highly paid than House members and are thus immune from financial threats
D. House rules mandate that all party members on major bills must vote according to the directions of their leaders
E. all of the above

Answer: B

When the House and the Senate pass different versions of a bill, the differences are resolved by a

When the House and the Senate pass different versions of a bill, the differences are resolved by a 

A. Conference committee
B, Standing committee
C. Select committee
D. Rules committee
E. Joint committee

Answer: A

A standing Committee in the house or senate

A standing Committee in the house or senate

A. is a permanent committee
B. has jurisdiction over a particular policy area
C. has authority to draft, amend, and recommend legislation
D. Is usually organized according to the seniority principle
E. All of the above

Answer: E

In contrast with the Speaker of the House, the senate majority leader

In contrast with the Speaker of the House, the senate majority leader

A. plays a key role in formulating the majority party's legislative positions
B. Seeks to develop influential relationships with his/ her colleagues
C. Is not the presiding officer in his/her chamber
D. holds a position that is defined in the constitution
E. None of the above

Answer: C