Question 1

Describe what your text means by the "Bob solution" and how it relates to the concept of gridlock.

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Question 2

Which of the following refers to a representative who attempts to do exactly what the constituents want?

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A) delegate 
B) trustee 
C) politico 
D) conservative

Question 3

The development of organized religion pulled lawmaking power away from kings because ______.

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A) of the urge to sacrifice divine leaders 
B) religion is the opiate of the masses 
C) separate priesthoods developed with substantial influence over acceptable behavior 
D) pious behavior is dull

Question 4

The U.S.House of Representatives is divided into 435 single-member districts providing what type of representation?

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A) geographic 
B) delegate 
C) politico 
D) trustee

Question 5

Most of the real lawmaking in democratic legislatures goes on ______.

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A) in smoke-filled back rooms 
B) on the floor of the legislature while it is in session 
C) in committee 
D) in private meetings with lobbyists

Question 6

A senator from the state of Oregon,knowing the citizens of Oregon support the right to die for the terminally ill,filibustered a vote in the Senate chamber that sought to preempt state right to die laws.This is an example of a ______.

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A) delegate model of representation 
B) trustee model of representation 
C) political model of representation 
D) partisan model of representation

Question 7

Explain how the proliferation of political parties in a proportional representation system can lead to difficulties in creating a new public policy.

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Question 8

Which of the following statements is true with regard to district elections?

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A) The drawing of district lines for representatives is always done fairly and without political consideration. 
B) What is in the interest of a representative's district is always in the nation's best interest. 
C) Some countries use independent commissions to try to avoid gerrymandering. 
D) Pork-barrel politics is a relic of the past and no longer occurs in modern times.

Question 9

Checks and balances and the representation of the different segments of society are two reasons for a government to adopt ______.

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A) a unicameral legislature 
B) a bicameral legislature 
C) a unitary governmental system 
D) a monarchy

Question 10

Legislatures that use geographic representation and a first-past-the-post system produce which of the following?

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A) proportional representation 
B) ideological representation 
C) delegate systems 
D) two-party systems

Question 11

Define the term gerrymander and explain how gerrymandering affects district elections.

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Question 12

Which of these nations had 12 different governments from 1990 to 2004?

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A) Canada 
B) Australia 
C) Cuba 
D) France

Question 13

Gridlock occurs when the checks and balances within the presidential system work too well.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A representative who relies on his or her own judgment when making legislative decisions is considered a ______.

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A) delegate 
B) trustee 
C) politico 
D) conservative

Question 15

Question Hour in the British Parliament is an example of which legislative function?

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A) legitimating 
B) checking 
C) education 
D) legislating

Question 16

Which of the following is the primary concern of those who choose proportional representation?

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A) a two-party system 
B) geographic representation 
C) ideological representation 
D) checks and balances

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the five most important roles of the legislature identified in your text?

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A) debating 
B) lawmaking 
C) representing 
D) educating

Question 18

Much like the United Kingdom's parliamentary system,the United States' presidential system closely links the powers of the presidency and the legislature.

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