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Legislative Branch
for unit 2 AP gov test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where do most bills die in the Bill to law process? | Standing Committees |
| Which term describes the practice of drawing oddly shaped districts for political advantage? | Gerrymandering |
| Which principle has the Supreme Court established to make sure legislative districts are roughly proportional? | "one vote, one person" |
| If the House and the Senate pass different versions of a bill, where are the differences sorted out? | Conference Committee |
| After a bill is passed in a standing committee in the House, what is the next step in the process? | Rules Committee |
| What position holds the most power in the Senate? | Majority Leader |
| Congress members who vote according to their constituents' desires and opinions are known by what label? | Delegates |
| Which type of committee is set up for temporary, often investigative purposes? | Select Committees |
| Which leadership position assists party leaders in making sure party members show up to vote? | Party Whips |
| These committees, a specific section of standing committees, are responsible for working out the details of legislation. | Subcommittees |
| What types of committees are made up of members from both houses and are formed around a major public issue? | Joint Committees |
| If a bill is stuck in a committee, how can members force it out onto the floor for a vote? | Discharge Petition |
| Which committee determines how a bill will be debated and places it on the calendar? | Rules Committee |
| When a member of Congress uses their own judgement to make decisions when voting, what model are they exemplifying? | Trustee |
| Which Supreme Court case ruled the Supreme Court has jurisdiction over issues of legislative apportionment? | Baker v. Carr |
| When a member of Congress attempts to balance their personal views with the views of their constituents, they are acting as a what? | Politico |
| What privilege allows Congressional members to send mail for free by using the signature? | Franking Privilege |
| When a member of Congress agrees to vote for another member's bill in exchange for their future support, they are exemplifying which concept? | Logrolling |
| How can Congress override a presidential veto? | With a 2/3 vote in both houses |
| When Congress and the President represent two different parties, this term is used. | Divided Government |
| A representative has just amended a bill to provide funding for a new bridge in his district. This is an example of what kind of what? | Pork Barrel Spending/Legislation |
| What are two formal constitutional powers unique to the Senate? | Treaty approval, approve presidential appointments, hold impeachment trials |
| What are two unique constitutional powers of the House of Representatives? | Investigate impeachments, introduce revenue/tax bills, |
| What are two differences between the House and Senate regarding the bill to law process? | The House has a Rules Committee, and the Senate can filibuster |
| What are two responsibilities of the Speaker of the House? | 2nd in line for the presidency, designate bills to committees, appoint committee chairs, voice of their political party, preside over the House |
| What are three constitutional qualifications for a Senate member? | 30 years old, must be a resident of the state they are representing, must have been a citizen for 9 years |
| What are three constitutional qualifications for a House member? | 25 years old, must be a resident of the state they are representing, must have been a citizen for 7 years |
| What are three advantages of being the majority party in Congress? | More voting power, ability to choose the Speaker of the House, ability to choose committee chairs, set the legislative agenda |
| What are three enumerated powers on Congress (powers states in the Constitution)? | Make laws, regulate interstate commerce, declare wars, coin money/collect taxes |
| What are three criticisms of Congress? | Voting according to personal beliefs, gridlock, don't address real issues, no term limits |
| What Supreme Court case made it illegal for legislators to draw district lines based on race? | Shaw v. Reno |
| What Supreme Court case established the "one person, one vote" standard (no malapportionment) | Wesberry v. Sanders |
| The gerrymandering tactic known for attempting to pack people of the opposing party into as few districts as possible in order to swing the remaining districts in the majority party's favor is called what? | Packing |
| The gerrymandering tactic know for attempting to divide a concentration of the opposing party in order to dilute their political power is called what? | Cracking |
| What are some consequences of gerrymandering? | Elected officials are not representative of the population, favors incumbents and discourages challengers, can negatively impact minority representation |
| What is reapportionment? | The practice of redistributing Congressional seats every 10 years based on the U.S Census |
| In which house can a unanimous consent agreement be proposed? | Senate; ex: can set time limits on debate when considering a bill |
| In which house can a cloture Rule be used? | Senate; is used when 60 senators vote to end a filibuster |
| How long does the President have to sign off/veto a bill before it automatically becomes a law? | 10 days (excluding Sundays) |
| What is the difference between partisanship and bipartisanship (two complications in the legislative process)? | One is the strong loyalty to a particular party's agenda/ideology, while the other is the cooperation between parties. |
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