Legislative and Statutory Module: Practice Questions


1. Locate biographical information on Congressman Gary Condit. In what year was he first elected to the US Congress?
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2. Has the US introduced any legislation dealing with canceling debts owed to the US other countries?

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3. Has there been any legislation introduced that discusses gambling or casinos? Which of these pertain to the topic of gambling or casinos on the internet?
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4. Based on your responses to Question #3, locate the bill tracking report for Senate Bill 718. What is the current status of this bill?

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5. How many bills have been sponsored by Senator Helms this session of Congress? Have any made it past introduction?
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6. Find the Committee Report issued this year regarding the Made in America Information Act.
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7. Has President Bush issued any communications to Congress this year regarding missile defense systems?
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8. Locate the testimony that Sheila Heslin gave at a hearing on Caspian Oil.

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9. Find all hearings (including Q&A) where Colin Powell testified.

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10. Locate the testimony of Dr. Henry Dorkin at a hearing on CFCs in the atmosphere.
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11. Find any floor debate in either the Senate or the House regarding the ILSA Extension Act that was passed during this session of Congress.
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12. Please find the legislative history of (to determine the intent behind) the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
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13. Can you direct me to some documents directly related to the passage of the National Security Act of 1947?
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14. Locate the text of the International Narcotics Control Act of 1989.

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15. Find the text of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977. Are there any amendments?
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16. How many US Code sections deal with the death penalty? Do any of these pertain to International crimes or foreign relations?
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17. Which Title of the US Code relates to the military?

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18. Do any US States have laws regarding use of seat belts for passengers in the back seats of cars?
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19. What types of laws does the state of Florida have regarding immunization of children before attending school?
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