Jeopardy

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Basics 1
M.O.C. 2
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Chairs 4
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Final Jeopardy
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100 Question from H1
Free use of mail system By Congress members.
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100 Answer from H1
Franking privilege.
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200 Question from H1
The US Senate has how Many members?
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200 Answer from H1
One Hundred.
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300 Question from H1
One must be how old to Serve as a Senator?
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300 Answer from H1
Thirty (30) years old.
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400 Question from H1
The occupations of Congress Members put them in
the elite categories. T/F
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400 Answer from H1
True or Yes!
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500 Question from H1
The religion of most members Of Congress is .
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500 Answer from H1
Protestant Christian.
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100 Question from H2
The prior occupation of Most members is..
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100 Answer from H2
Law, Lawyers.
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200 Question from H2
What is substantive Representation?
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200 Answer from H2
Representing group interests, Or special interest
groups.
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300 Question from H2
Women took up what of seats In the 110th
Congress?
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300 Answer from H2
16 percent.
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400 Question from H2
Women with kids report Higher levels of
political Ambition than men. T/F
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400 Answer from H2
False.
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500 Question from H2
Define incumbents.
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500 Answer from H2
Individuals already holding Office.
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100 Question from H3
Most incumbents do not Run for re-election. T/F
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100 Answer from H3
False.
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200 Question from H3
In most Congressional races, Challengers win. T/F
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200 Answer from H3
False.
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300 Question from H3
The most important advantage To get elected to
Congress is To be an ______________.
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300 Answer from H3
Incumbent. ?
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400 Question from H3
Why are Senate races more Difficult than House
races?
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400 Answer from H3
Senators have more territory To cover, and face
more Difficult opponents.
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500 Question from H3
Define casework.
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500 Answer from H3
When a Congress member Helps an individual person
From the home district.
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100 Question from H4
What is credit claiming?
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100 Answer from H4
When a Congress member Publicly takes credit for
doing A good thing for his district.
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200 Question from H4
Give an example of pork Barrel work by a
Congress Member.
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200 Answer from H4
Passing a bill that brings jobs Or business to
the home District.
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300 Question from H4
When can a member of Congress use the franking
Privilege?
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300 Answer from H4
Anytime during his/her Term of office.
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400 Question from H4
One must be how old to Serve as a Representative?
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400 Answer from H4
25 years old.
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500 Question from H4
Other than a high salary, What is another big
attrac- tion to the job as a member of Congress?
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500 Answer from H4
Power. ?
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100 Question from H5
Most PAC money is given to incumbents. T/F
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100 Answer from H5
True.
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200 Question from H5
This is still a good predictor of voting behavior.
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200 Answer from H5
Party loyalty at the voting booth.
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300 Question from H5
Another name for a permanent subject matter
committee.
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300 Answer from H5
Standing committee.
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400 Question from H5
Another name for a temporary Committee, such as
the one that looked into Watergate.
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400 Answer from H5
Select committee or Legislative
Oversight Committee.
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500 Question from H5
What three (3) demographic Groups are
under-represented In Congress?
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500 Answer from H5
Women, African-Americans, and Hispanics.
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Final Jeopardy
Members seek committee assignments that help them
achieve (1) influence in Congress, (2) the
chance to make policy in important, key areas,
and (3rd, what is the most important goal for a
politician?)
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Final Jeopardy Answer
Re-election. ?