Marking Period ReviewMarking Period Review30 multiple choice questions30 multiple choice questions

3 reasons to have a bicameral legislature3 reasons to have a bicameral legislature

Historical - British Parliament had two Historical - British Parliament had two chamberschambers

Practical - settled the conflict between the NJ Practical - settled the conflict between the NJ and VA Planand VA Plan

Theoretical - one house would check on the Theoretical - one house would check on the otherother

Why does the President rarely call Congress to Why does the President rarely call Congress to a special session?a special session?

They are in session nearly year round anywaysThey are in session nearly year round anyways

How many seats are in the House of How many seats are in the House of Representatives?Representatives?

435435

When are congressional elections for the When are congressional elections for the House?House?

First Tuesday after the first Monday during First Tuesday after the first Monday during even numbered yearseven numbered years

What are the qualifications for a member of What are the qualifications for a member of the House?the House?

25 years old, citizen for 7 years, reside in the 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, reside in the districtdistrict

What are the qualifications for a member of What are the qualifications for a member of the Senate?the Senate?

30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of the Statethe State

Who originally chose Senators?Who originally chose Senators?

State legislatures (took the 17th Amendment State legislatures (took the 17th Amendment to change it to popular vote)to change it to popular vote)

What are the duties of Congressmen and What are the duties of Congressmen and women?women?

to legislate, to represent constituents, to to legislate, to represent constituents, to serve on a committeeserve on a committee

What is a drawback of primaries?What is a drawback of primaries?

Costs a lot of moneyCosts a lot of money

Most election laws are passed at what level?Most election laws are passed at what level?

State levelState level

Why are voting machines used?Why are voting machines used?

to minimize error, use less people, speed up to minimize error, use less people, speed up the processthe process

Who votes in closed primaries?Who votes in closed primaries?

registered party membersregistered party members

Why is money an influential campaign source?Why is money an influential campaign source?

If you can’t raise the money you have a hard If you can’t raise the money you have a hard time running for electiontime running for election

What is the office group ballot?What is the office group ballot?

Listed by the office that they seekListed by the office that they seek

What are the agents of political socialization?What are the agents of political socialization?

family, schooling, peers, media etc.family, schooling, peers, media etc.

What are the limits of the mass media on What are the limits of the mass media on public opinion?public opinion?

Voters usually only listen to opinions they Voters usually only listen to opinions they agree with, not all go in depth, most do not agree with, not all go in depth, most do not have anything to do with public issueshave anything to do with public issues

How is public opinion made known?How is public opinion made known?

peer groups, personal contacts, mediapeer groups, personal contacts, media

What is political socialization?What is political socialization?

The process by which you obtain you political The process by which you obtain you political views and opinionsviews and opinions

The term grass roots refers to what?The term grass roots refers to what?

Interest groupsInterest groups

What does an interest group try to persuade?What does an interest group try to persuade?

Legislative branch to vote for their interestLegislative branch to vote for their interest

What is propaganda used for?What is propaganda used for?

Used to influence people to adopt a certain Used to influence people to adopt a certain beliefbelief

What level of government do pressure What level of government do pressure groups/interest groups operate at?groups/interest groups operate at?

all levelsall levels

How are senators chosen?How are senators chosen?

By the people and popular voteBy the people and popular vote

Members of Congress who vote according to Members of Congress who vote according to their party’s wishes are what?their party’s wishes are what?

PartisansPartisans

What does bicameral mean?What does bicameral mean?

Two chambered legislative branchTwo chambered legislative branch

What is a session?What is a session?

One year period in which Congress conducts One year period in which Congress conducts its business.its business.

How does the House reflect change in the How does the House reflect change in the populations of each state?populations of each state?

Reapportion its 435 seats every 10 yearsReapportion its 435 seats every 10 years

How long are House terms?How long are House terms?

2 years2 years

Who is the House representative from Who is the House representative from Goochland/District 7?Goochland/District 7?

Eric CantorEric Cantor