AP GOV UNIT 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS, 100% GUARANTEE
House of Representatives - representatives elected by each state, # depends on population
size; advantageous for larger states
Senate - 2 representatives from each state;advantageous for smaller states
bicameral - a legislature divided into 2 houses, US Congress and every US state
legislature except Nebraska's are bicameral
gerrymandering - drawing of congressional districts to favor one political party or group
over another
census - tool for understanding demographic changes; Constitution requires an annual one
redistricting - redrawing of congressional and other legislative district lines following a
census , to accommodate population shifts and keep districts as equal as possible in population
reapportionment - process of reallocating seats in the House every 10 years on the basis of
the results of the census
two party system - several political parties exist, but only 2 major political parties
compete for power and dominate elections
single member districts - only one representative is chosen from each district
entitlements - policies for which Congress has obligated itself to pay x level of benefits to
y number of recipients (Social Security)
, legislative intent - when creating a legislation, the judiciary branch may be considered
when interpreting the law; judiciary may attempt to assess where legislation is ambiguous
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - law that made racial discrimination against any group in hotels,
motels, and restaurants illegal and forbade many forms of job discrimination
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - law passed that requires employers and public
facilities to make "reasonable accommodations" for people with disabilities and prohibits
discrimination against these individuals in employment
amendments - revolution of change to a bill, law, or constitution
mandatory spending - required government spending by permanent laws
discretionary spending - spending set by the government through appropriations and bills
(operating expenses and salaries of gov. employees)
filibuster - strategy unique to the Senate whereby opponents of a piece of legislation try to
talk it to death, based on unlimited debate
incumbency effect - tendency of those already holding office to win reelection due to
advantages because they already hold office
Franking privilege - privilege that allows members of Congress to mail letters and other
materials to constituents postage-free
legislative veto - ability of Congress to override a presidential decision
ANSWERS, 100% GUARANTEE
House of Representatives - representatives elected by each state, # depends on population
size; advantageous for larger states
Senate - 2 representatives from each state;advantageous for smaller states
bicameral - a legislature divided into 2 houses, US Congress and every US state
legislature except Nebraska's are bicameral
gerrymandering - drawing of congressional districts to favor one political party or group
over another
census - tool for understanding demographic changes; Constitution requires an annual one
redistricting - redrawing of congressional and other legislative district lines following a
census , to accommodate population shifts and keep districts as equal as possible in population
reapportionment - process of reallocating seats in the House every 10 years on the basis of
the results of the census
two party system - several political parties exist, but only 2 major political parties
compete for power and dominate elections
single member districts - only one representative is chosen from each district
entitlements - policies for which Congress has obligated itself to pay x level of benefits to
y number of recipients (Social Security)
, legislative intent - when creating a legislation, the judiciary branch may be considered
when interpreting the law; judiciary may attempt to assess where legislation is ambiguous
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - law that made racial discrimination against any group in hotels,
motels, and restaurants illegal and forbade many forms of job discrimination
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - law passed that requires employers and public
facilities to make "reasonable accommodations" for people with disabilities and prohibits
discrimination against these individuals in employment
amendments - revolution of change to a bill, law, or constitution
mandatory spending - required government spending by permanent laws
discretionary spending - spending set by the government through appropriations and bills
(operating expenses and salaries of gov. employees)
filibuster - strategy unique to the Senate whereby opponents of a piece of legislation try to
talk it to death, based on unlimited debate
incumbency effect - tendency of those already holding office to win reelection due to
advantages because they already hold office
Franking privilege - privilege that allows members of Congress to mail letters and other
materials to constituents postage-free
legislative veto - ability of Congress to override a presidential decision
