According to the text, what is a bicameral institution and why did the Founders create a bicameral Congress?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Define bicameral as an institution consisting of two chambers.
2, Explain the length of terms that the House and Senate have, and how the differing term lengths affect relations with constituents. The House has shorter terms and more face time with constituents, while the Senate has longer terms and more freedom of judgment. Founders saw the House as the "People's Chamber," whereas the Senate was supposed to be more reflective and deliberative.
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a. professionalized b. complex c. decentralized d. hierarchical
According to research, which of the following is true regarding media bias today?
a. The network evening news treats Democratic political candidates more favorably than Republican candidates. b. The media are not biased. c. All major television news stations, such as Fox News, attract only liberal television viewers. d. The media is prohibited by the First Amendment from broadcasting any politically- biased programs. e. The network evening news treats Republican political candidates more favorably than Democratic candidates.
What is the most obvious function of the legislature?
a. administering government programs b. making public policy through the passage of legislation c. supervising judges d. nominating candidates for national office e. settling election disputes
What was created by Kennedy's 1961 Executive Order 10924?
A)White House Office B) Peace Corps C) Executive Office of the President D) Congressional Budget Office