Unit 2

• Which of the following is a correct pairing of rules of each house of the legislative branch?

  House of Reps. - Has a Rules Committee that decides how long debate will be on most bills

  Senate - Has use of the filibuster and cloture, which can help the minority to defeat a bill
• In a press briefing, the White House press secretary issues a statement criticizing members of Congress who refuse to act on the president’s judicial nominees to the federal courts. This scenario best illustrates which of the following?

  Members of the White House staff are strategically used to help the president pass an agenda
• Which of the following is the best example of a president using technology to communicate and obtain public support for a public policy agenda?

  Pres. John Kennedy outlining Cold War challenges and urging Americans to civic action in his inaugural address
• Which of the following is one of the most important legislative powers of Congress?


  The ability to tax and spend
• How are cabinet members chosen?


  By the president and then confirmed by the Senate