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Ap Gov Unit 2 Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Merit | A system of hiring and promotion based on ability and qualifications rather than political connections (civil service system). |
| Rules (House Rules Committee) | A powerful committee in the U.S. House of Representatives that decides how and when a bill will be debated, including time limits and amendments. |
| House | One chamber of Congress with 435 members |
| Senate | One chamber of Congress with 100 members (2 per state) |
| Cloture | A Senate procedure requiring 60 votes to end debate and stop a filibuster. |
| Trustee | A model of representation where a legislator uses their own judgment to make decisions. |
| Court Packing | Attempt to increase the number of Supreme Court justices to influence decisions |
| Partisan | Strong supporter of a political party |
| Steering Committee | A party leadership committee in Congress that assigns members to committees. |
| Franking | The ability of members of Congress to send mail to constituents free of charge. |
| Override | Congressional action that overturns a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote in both chambers. |
| The FED | The Federal Reserve System |
| Appellate | Courts that review decisions of lower courts (appeals courts). |
| The GAO | Government Accountability Office |
| The OMB | Office of Management and Budget |
| New Deal | FDR’s programs during the Great Depression that expanded the federal government’s role in the economy. |
| Mandatory Spending | Government spending required by existing laws (ex: Social Security, Medicare). |
| Reciprocity | Agreement between states to recognize each other’s policies (ex: driver’s licenses). |
| Pigeonhole | When a committee chair ignores a bill and prevents it from moving forward. |
| Adjudication | The process by which courts hear and decide cases. |
| Rule of Law | The principle that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law. |
| Twenty-Fifth Amendment | Amendment that establishes procedures for presidential succession and disability. |
| Thirty-Five | The minimum age requirement to be President of the United States. |
| Bureaucracy | The system of federal administrative agencies that implement and enforce laws. |
| Iron Triangle | Close relationship between a congressional committee, a bureaucracy, and an interest group. |
| Constituency | The residents of a district represented by a legislator. |
| Chief of Staff | The president’s top advisor who manages White House staff. |
| Stare Decisis | The legal principle of following precedent in court decisions. |
| Public Sector | Government-run organizations and services. |
| Impeachment | The formal accusation of wrongdoing by the House |
| Issue Network | A group of individuals and organizations that support or oppose a specific policy issue. |
| Pork Barreling | Government spending for projects in a legislator’s district to gain political support. |
| Private Sector | Businesses and organizations not controlled by the government. |
| Vice President | Elected with the president |
| Bill of Attainder | A law that punishes a person without a trial |
| Twenty-Second Amendment | Amendment that limits presidents to two elected terms. |
| Judicial Review | The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional (established in Marbury v. Madison). |
| Executive Power | The president’s constitutional authority to enforce laws (Article II). |
| War Powers Act | 1973 law limiting the president’s ability to deploy troops without congressional approval. |
| Interest Groups | Organizations that try to influence public policy. |
| Rule of Law | The principle that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law. |
| Twenty-Fifth Amendment | Amendment that establishes procedures for presidential succession and disability. |
| Thirty-Five | The minimum age requirement to be President of the United States. |
| Bureaucracy | The system of federal administrative agencies that implement and enforce laws. |
| Iron Triangle | Close relationship between a congressional committee, a bureaucracy, and an interest group. |
| Constituency | The residents of a district represented by a legislator. |
| Chief of Staff | The president’s top advisor who manages White House staff. |
| Stare Decisis | The legal principle of following precedent in court decisions. |
| Public Sector | Government-run organizations and services. |
| Impeachment | The formal accusation of wrongdoing by the House |
| Issue Network | A group of individuals and organizations that support or oppose a specific policy issue. |
| Pork Barreling | Government spending for projects in a legislator’s district to gain political support. |
| Private Sector | Businesses and organizations not controlled by the government. |
| Vice President | Elected with the president |
| Bill of Attainder | A law that punishes a person without a trial |
| Twenty-Second Amendment | Amendment that limits presidents to two elected terms. |
| Judicial Review | The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional (established in Marbury v. Madison). |
| Executive Power | The president’s constitutional authority to enforce laws (Article II). |
| War Powers Act | 1973 law limiting the president’s ability to deploy troops without congressional approval. |
| Interest Groups | Organizations that try to influence public policy. |
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