Question 1
The influence of interest groups on roll-call voting decisions by members of Congress is ______.
◦ much less than is usually thought
◦ greater than any other factor
◦ more important than party affiliation
◦ more important than constituency influences
Question 2
The major source of power for the Senate majority leader is ______.
◦ control over the choice of committee chairs
◦ the strict party discipline expected of members in floor voting
◦ the ability to put holds on legislation favored by individual members
◦ influence over the scheduling of legislation for floor consideration