Chapter 11 Reading Quiz

• Instructions: The following short quiz will cover Chapter 11. It will consist of ten multiple choice questions and each question is worth ten points. You will have a total of thirty minutes to complete this quiz. You are required to read chapter one before attempting this quiz. Good luck!

Objectives: This quiz is designed in order for you to master the following outcomes:

• CO 4: Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government
• 11.1 Identify the role of Congress in the U.S. constitutional system
• 11.1 Define bicameralism
• 11.1 Identify gerrymandering and the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives
• 11.1 Recall the three kinds of powers granted to Congress
• 11.2 Identify the fundamental characteristics of the House and Senate shape their elections
• 11.2 Recall the way congressional elections can sometimes become nationalized
• 11.3 Identify the basics of representation
• 11.4 Identify the way congressional committees develop and advance legislation