“given the increasing difference in size between the largest and smallest states, combined with other changes in the american political context[,] any effects of senate apportionment are greater today than in the past. by reference to the one person, one vote standard, the senate is the most malapportioned legislature in the world . . currently wyoming, with fewer than half a million residents, enjoys the same level of representation as california, with more than 30 million.”

which of the following statements best summarizes the author’s argument?

a. the electoral college failed to anticipate growing population differences in small and large states, leading to unequal representation in the house of representatives

b. the three-fifths compromise gave small states too much representation in the senate, leading more filibusters

c. the great compromise failed to anticipate growing population differences in small and large states, leaving matters unresolved

d. the amendment process detailed in article v gave large states an unfair advantage in ratifying new amendments in the senate

What is zinn's approach to the study of history? what does he suggest occurs when history is told is the story of human progress?

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate

What were the effects of the great reform act of 1832?