A president's popularity has no effect on how much of his program is passed by Congress.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Explain the trustee and instructed-delegate views of representation. Give an example of each.
What will be an ideal response?
Congress's attempt to limit the military authority of the president in 1973 was the __________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A representative who is performing the role of an instructed delegate is
A) primarily representing the wishes of his or her constituents. B) supporting all of the president's legislative programs. C) representing the broad interests of the entire society. D) supporting his or her political party. E) representing other members of Congress.
Why must the House of Representatives readopt rules of procedure at the beginning of each new session, while the Senate has not done so since 1789?
a. Unlike the House of Representatives, the Senate gives the individual states an equal say in rules as in legislation. b. The House of Representatives committee structure aggravates political infighting and leads to frequent rule changes. c. Although the Constitution outlines Senate procedure, it gives House of Representatives members the freedom to create their own rules. d. While a two-thirds majority is needed to amend Senate rules, only a simple majority is needed to change those of the House of Representatives. e. The Senate is a continuing body, while House of Representatives members must stand for election every two years.