Being a member of Congress has changed substantially in the last 200 years. For example, __________
a. by 1850, House turnover every two years was nearly 90 percent
b. members of Congress, early on, averaged 10 years of service
c. members of Congress received no pay through the early 1800s
d. to be a member of Congress was once a part-time job
Answer: d
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candidate, with a second round run-off election in the event no one has a majority. In a recent election, the candidate who came in second place in the first round got only about one out of six votes in the second-round run-off. Why? a) No one had a plurality in the first round. b) Voters who opposed the candidate split their votes among many other candidates in the first round. c) Voters voted for many different candidates in the second round. d) The candidate was favored by many people who failed to vote in the first round.
In the White House Press Room, which organization would you find closest to the podium?
a. Associated Press b. Dallas Morning News c. Foreign press d. Voice of America