1. In relation to the balance of power, why is the evolution of the position of majority leader necessary? Select all that apply. (2 answers)
a. because the power established by the Constitution of the president of the Senate does not establish a strong enough leader in the Senate
b. because the president of the Senate is in line for the presidency
c. because the majority leader must balance the power of the Senate with his support of the judiciary***
d. because the House of Representatives has the power to impeach the president
e. because the power to run day-to-day business in the Senate must come from within the legislative body***
2. Why is cloture rarely invoked in the Senate? Select all that apply. (3 answers)
a. because the president of the Senate doesn't vote for it
b. because it is difficult to achieve the required three-fifths vote***
c. because it was outlawed by an amendment in 1932 during the Great Depression
d. because then cloture would be increasingly invoked and would lose its power***
e. because the party in power during the use of the nuclear option in November 2013 promised never to use it again
f. because it curtails the democratic process***
3. Why is a bipartisan committee to redraw district lines likely the best solution to the problem of gerrymandering?
a. because the judiciary has already exerted its effort in a futile manner on the issue
b. because if it was solved by the party in power, when they lost power, the other party would reverse their actions***
c. because both the House of Representatives and the Senate must participate in the solution
d. because the seniority rule dictates a bipartisan committee
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Sorry for the confusion.
I am really trying to determine if my answers are correct and would love for someone to check them. I am almost positive that 2 is right, but I am not very sure about the others.
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1. I agree with you on e, but not c.
2. I agree with your choices.
3. Choice b makes sense, but there may be another. Not sure.
https://www.policymap.com/2017/08/solutions-to-gerrymandering/
Scroll down about 3/4ths of the way to read Potential Solutions (and note that even this group doesn't see it happening!).
This helped a lot Writeacher!! Thanks!!!!!
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1. The correct answers for this question are a. because the power established by the Constitution of the president of the Senate does not establish a strong enough leader in the Senate and e. because the power to run day-to-day business in the Senate must come from within the legislative body.
To understand the evolution of the position of majority leader in relation to the balance of power, we need to consider the structure and responsibilities of the Senate. The Constitution establishes the president of the Senate, who is also the Vice President of the United States, but this position does not necessarily provide a strong leader within the Senate. This is because the Vice President's role is largely ceremonial, and they only cast a vote in the case of a tie. Therefore, the majority leader, who is elected by the majority party in the Senate, becomes a crucial figure in setting the agenda and running the day-to-day business of the Senate. This is important for maintaining a balance of power within the legislative body.
Considering the answers provided, option a. correctly states that the power established by the Constitution of the president of the Senate does not establish a strong enough leader. Option e. also correctly states that the power to run day-to-day business in the Senate must come from within the legislative body, which is why the evolution of the position of majority leader is necessary. Options b., c., and d. are not relevant to the question, so they are not correct.
2. The correct answers for this question are b. because it is difficult to achieve the required three-fifths vote, d. because then cloture would be increasingly invoked and would lose its power, and f. because it curtails the democratic process.
Cloture is a parliamentary procedure used in the Senate to end a filibuster and bring a debate to a close. It requires a three-fifths vote, which is traditionally interpreted as a 60-vote threshold. Understanding why cloture is rarely invoked involves considering the reasons provided in the options.
Option b. correctly states that cloture is difficult to achieve due to the high three-fifths vote requirement. This makes it a challenging task for the majority party, as securing the necessary votes can often be a complex and time-consuming process.
Option d. is also correct because if cloture were invoked more frequently, it would lose its power as a mechanism for ending filibusters. By using cloture too often, it would become less effective due to the increased frequency of its use.
Option f. is correct because cloture can curtail the democratic process. Filibusters, although sometimes employed as a delaying tactic, also allow senators the opportunity to express their views and engage in extended debate on important issues. By cutting off this debate through cloture, the democratic process can be restricted.
Options a., c., and e. are not relevant to the reasons why cloture is rarely invoked, so they are not correct.
3. The correct answer for this question is b. because if it was solved by the party in power, when they lost power, the other party would reverse their actions.
Gerrymandering refers to the manipulation of electoral district boundaries for political advantage. To address this issue, a bipartisan committee to redraw district lines is considered the best solution. This is because if the problem of gerrymandering is solved solely by the party in power, there is a high likelihood that when that party eventually loses power, the other party will reverse their actions and gerrymandering will continue. By having a bipartisan committee, representatives from both major political parties participate in the redistricting process, increasing the chances of fair and impartial district boundaries.
Options a., c., and d. are not relevant to why a bipartisan committee is likely the best solution to the problem of gerrymandering, so they are not correct.