Congress (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
How many main activities fulfil the representative role of members of Congress?
How many main activities fulfil the representative role of members of Congress?
Five
What are town hall meetings used for by members of Congress?
What are town hall meetings used for by members of Congress?
Direct constituent interaction
In the delegate model, how do members vote on legislation?
In the delegate model, how do members vote on legislation?
Strictly according to constituents' views
Who developed the trustee model of representation?
Who developed the trustee model of representation?
Edmund Burke
Which committee did Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas chair from 2015 to 2020?
Which committee did Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas chair from 2015 to 2020?
Senate Agriculture Committee
What is pork barrel funding?
What is pork barrel funding?
Federal money to secure congressional support
How much was the proposed 'bridge to nowhere' in Alaska estimated to cost?
How much was the proposed 'bridge to nowhere' in Alaska estimated to cost?
$400 million
When was legislation passed to curtail earmarking practices?
When was legislation passed to curtail earmarking practices?
2011
Which is NOT listed as a common constituency casework issue?
Which is NOT listed as a common constituency casework issue?
Business licensing disputes
What percentage of incumbent House members typically win re-election?
What percentage of incumbent House members typically win re-election?
Over 90%