The questions must be answered using the assigned readings only.

Remember to indicate the pages where the answers to textbook questions are found (page number).

Also, do not use quoted text. Use your own words only. That is the only way you can show that you understand the issues.

Make sure to write each question and its number before you answer it so that I know which one it is. If you forget doing this, you will get no credit. Also, write in bold only the questions that are in bold here. The others should not be bold.

Answer a minimum of 10 questions from the lists below. The questions in BOLD must be included in the set you answer (9, 10, 21, 16, 20). This actually leaves you to chose the remaining 5 questions.

QUESTIONS

All questions are from Wilson, Chapter 3: Federalism and Chapter 13 Congress

What are the key differences between federal and  confederal systems of government?

Explain what do “enumerated” and “expressed” powers of the federal government mean?

What are mandates?

How are federal powers different from states’ powers?

What is the significance of the “necessary and proper clause,” also known as the elastic clause?

What are the meaning and significance of the “commerce clause”? 

What is “nullification”?

What is the significance of the Supreme Court case United States v. Lopez?

What are “conditions of aid”? How does this expand federal power?

In the 1930s, there was an enormous power grab by the national government at the expense of the states, but under the Regan administration (1980s), there was a trend towards devolution. What is meant by devolution?

Do members of Congress who run for reelection usually win or lose and why? (answer both parts)

Explain gerrymandering.

How is the committee chairpersons in the House and Senate most often selected? (Hint: one key criteria)

What are the most important committees in Congress called? Why are they so important?

What is the purpose of a congressional Conference Committee?

When the US president is a Republican and the Senate is also controlled by Republicans, but the House of Representatives is controlled by Democrats, how is this situation referred to?

Which constitutional amendment made senators elected by the people and when was it enacted?

How the bill that funds programs authorized by Congress called?

How can Congress pass a bill that was rejected by a presidential veto?

List the factors or considerations that usually affect the voting behavior of a member of Congress.

Why is Congress the least popular branch of government?

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