POSC 225 final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What keyboard layout is commonly used in typewriters? - CORRECT
ANSWER QWERTY Keyboard
What is the Dvorak keyboard known for? - CORRECT ANSWER It is considered
easier to use than QWERTY but is less commonly trained on.
What period marked the rise of the Standing Committee System in Congress? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1789-1850s
What is a key feature of the Standing Committee System? - CORRECT ANSWER It is
permanent and institutionalizes knowledge about specific topics.
What significant change occurred in Congress during the 1860s-1910s? - CORRECT
ANSWER Formalization of Party Leadership, with the Democratic Party's influence
shifting.
What was a major development in Congress from the 1930s to 1970s? - CORRECT
ANSWER The rise of the presidency and the establishment of new departments due to
the New Deal.
What characterized the period from the 1970s to 1990s in Congress? - CORRECT
ANSWER Political reform and the creation of a 'sub committee government'.
What is the current trend in Congress since the 1990s? - CORRECT
ANSWER Competitive Partisan Control with increased polarization and centralization.
What does 'Path-Dependent Development' refer to in the context of Congress? - CORRECT
ANSWER The idea that developments in Congress did not happen linearly and are
influenced by past decisions.
, What demographic changes affected the U.S. population in the 20th century? - CORRECT
ANSWER The Great Depression, WWII, and the subsequent baby boom.
How many seats are currently in Congress? - CORRECT ANSWER 435 seats.
What is the 'Cube Root Solution' in relation to congressional representation? - CORRECT
ANSWER A proposal to adjust the number of representatives based on population,
which is unlikely to happen due to partisan disadvantages.
What trend has been observed regarding women candidates in Congress? - CORRECT
ANSWER They are nominated frequently but do not win as often.
What is the representation status of African Americans in Congress? - CORRECT
ANSWER They represent about 13% of Congress, which is proportional to their
population.
What has changed about the backgrounds of members of Congress over time? - CORRECT
ANSWER It is now less common for veterans to serve in Congress.
What is the 'Trustee Model' of representation? - CORRECT ANSWER A model where
elected officials make decisions based on what they believe is best for the common good.
What does the 'Delegate Model' entail? - CORRECT ANSWER Elected officials are
obligated to follow the expressed preferences of their constituents.
What are the problems associated with the Trustee and Delegate Models? - CORRECT
ANSWER Conflict in politics often overshadows public opinion, leading to unclear
constituent interests.
What is the 'Efficiency Gap' in redistricting? - CORRECT ANSWER A measure of
how packed or cracked districts benefit one political party over another.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What keyboard layout is commonly used in typewriters? - CORRECT
ANSWER QWERTY Keyboard
What is the Dvorak keyboard known for? - CORRECT ANSWER It is considered
easier to use than QWERTY but is less commonly trained on.
What period marked the rise of the Standing Committee System in Congress? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1789-1850s
What is a key feature of the Standing Committee System? - CORRECT ANSWER It is
permanent and institutionalizes knowledge about specific topics.
What significant change occurred in Congress during the 1860s-1910s? - CORRECT
ANSWER Formalization of Party Leadership, with the Democratic Party's influence
shifting.
What was a major development in Congress from the 1930s to 1970s? - CORRECT
ANSWER The rise of the presidency and the establishment of new departments due to
the New Deal.
What characterized the period from the 1970s to 1990s in Congress? - CORRECT
ANSWER Political reform and the creation of a 'sub committee government'.
What is the current trend in Congress since the 1990s? - CORRECT
ANSWER Competitive Partisan Control with increased polarization and centralization.
What does 'Path-Dependent Development' refer to in the context of Congress? - CORRECT
ANSWER The idea that developments in Congress did not happen linearly and are
influenced by past decisions.
, What demographic changes affected the U.S. population in the 20th century? - CORRECT
ANSWER The Great Depression, WWII, and the subsequent baby boom.
How many seats are currently in Congress? - CORRECT ANSWER 435 seats.
What is the 'Cube Root Solution' in relation to congressional representation? - CORRECT
ANSWER A proposal to adjust the number of representatives based on population,
which is unlikely to happen due to partisan disadvantages.
What trend has been observed regarding women candidates in Congress? - CORRECT
ANSWER They are nominated frequently but do not win as often.
What is the representation status of African Americans in Congress? - CORRECT
ANSWER They represent about 13% of Congress, which is proportional to their
population.
What has changed about the backgrounds of members of Congress over time? - CORRECT
ANSWER It is now less common for veterans to serve in Congress.
What is the 'Trustee Model' of representation? - CORRECT ANSWER A model where
elected officials make decisions based on what they believe is best for the common good.
What does the 'Delegate Model' entail? - CORRECT ANSWER Elected officials are
obligated to follow the expressed preferences of their constituents.
What are the problems associated with the Trustee and Delegate Models? - CORRECT
ANSWER Conflict in politics often overshadows public opinion, leading to unclear
constituent interests.
What is the 'Efficiency Gap' in redistricting? - CORRECT ANSWER A measure of
how packed or cracked districts benefit one political party over another.
