AP Gov Institutions of Government Latest Update 2024

AP Gov Institutions of Government Latest Update 2024 Constituents - ANS-Residents of a congressional district or state What are the requirements to be a House member? - ANS-At least 25 years old, citizen for at least 7 years What are the requirements to be a Senate member? - ANS-At least 30 years old, citizen for at least 9 years, must be a resident of state elected in How often are house members re-elected? - ANS-Every 2 years Reapportionment - ANS-The assigning of congressional seats after census Gerrymandering - ANS-Drawing district lines to benefit party/group/incumbent Safe Seat - ANS-Seat almost certain to be won by current holder Incumbent Advantages - ANS-Don't pay postage in their district, can send bulk e-mails, have greater access to media, become better candidates through experience Earmarks - ANS-Additions to bills to get them signed Bicameralism - ANS-Having a two house legislature Enumerated Powers - ANS-Powers given in the constitution What are Congress' enumerated powers? - A...