The House of Representatives

Based on population with 435 members serving 2-year terms.

Based on two delegates from each state serving 6 year terms.

groups within Congress that align for specific policy goals.

include lawmaking, oversight, and the power of the purse. These also include many of the Expressed Powers in Article I, Sec. 8.

Most powerful position in the House of Representatives. Elected by the representatives

Congressional hearings

Meetings held by Congress to gather information, investigate issues, or question officials as part of legislative or oversight responsibilities.

House Rules Committee

A powerful committee that determines when a bill will be subject to debate and vote on the House floor, how long the debate will last, and whether amendments will be allowed on the floor.

The Committee of the Whole

Consists of all members of the House and meets in the House chamber but is governed by different rules, making it easier to consider complex and controversial legislation.

A Senate tactic where a member speaks at length to delay or prevent a vote on a bill, requiring a 60-vote cloture to end.

Government spending directed to a legislator's district for specific projects, often criticized as wasteful.

The practice of legislators exchanging votes to gain support for their respective bills or initiatives.

A process in the House to bring a bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote without the committee's approval, requiring signatures from a majority of House members.

Gridlock/partisan division

Situations where political disagreements between parties or branches hinder legislative progress.

occurs when different parties control the presidency and Congress.

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AP GOV- Vocab 2A

AP GOV Vocab 2A

Question	Answer
The House of Representatives	Based on population with 435 members serving 2-year terms.
Senate	Based on two delegates from each state serving 6 year terms.
Coalitions	groups within Congress that align for specific policy goals.
Powers of Congress	include lawmaking, oversight, and the power of the purse. These also include many of the Expressed Powers in Article I, Sec. 8.
Speaker of the House	Most powerful position in the House of Representatives. Elected by the representatives
Congressional hearings	Meetings held by Congress to gather information, investigate issues, or question officials as part of legislative or oversight responsibilities.
House Rules Committee	A powerful committee that determines when a bill will be subject to debate and vote on the House floor, how long the debate will last, and whether amendments will be allowed on the floor.
The Committee of the Whole	Consists of all members of the House and meets in the House chamber but is governed by different rules, making it easier to consider complex and controversial legislation.
Filibuster	A Senate tactic where a member speaks at length to delay or prevent a vote on a bill, requiring a 60-vote cloture to end.
Pork barrel	Government spending directed to a legislator's district for specific projects, often criticized as wasteful.
Logrolling	The practice of legislators exchanging votes to gain support for their respective bills or initiatives.
Discharge petition	A process in the House to bring a bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote without the committee's approval, requiring signatures from a majority of House members.
Gridlock/partisan division	Situations where political disagreements between parties or branches hinder legislative progress.
Divided government	occurs when different parties control the presidency and Congress.

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