2024 AP U.S. Government and Politics Review Sheet PDF

AP U.S. Government and Politics Name ____________________ Congress Review Sheet - Multiple Choice Test: Thursday, 12/5 bicameral legislature impeachment congressional staff/support agencies incu...

AP U.S. Government and Politics Name ____________________ Congress Review Sheet - Multiple Choice Test: Thursday, 12/5 bicameral legislature impeachment congressional staff/support agencies incumbency divided government term-limits congressional review delegate senatorial courtesy trustee War Powers Act (1973) politico confirmation of Presidential appointments Speaker of the House impeachment process majority party minority party majority leader minority leader whips standing committees conference committees discharge petition pork barrel legislation/logrolling committee chairs David Mayhew, Electoral Connection advertising credit-claiming casework position-taking incumbency advantage redistricting gerrymandering midterm elections coattails malapportionment Baker v. Carr (1961) "one man, one vote" racial gerrymandering Shaw v. Reno (1993) hold filibuster cloture presidential veto pocket veto  Review Questions 1. How are congressional districts apportioned? What are the political implications of reapportionment? 2. What are the demographic trends in the 118th (current) U.S. Congress? 3. Describe the three perspectives on the role of the legislator. 4. According to political scientists, how do members of Congress try to insure their reelection? 5. According to political scientists, why do Americans hate Congress but love their Congressmen? 6. In what ways does the committee system enhance the powers of members of Congress? 7. How is Congress organized? What role do parties play in the organization of Congress? How might strong or weak party leadership affect the legislative process? 8. Incorporating all relevant vocabulary, outline the steps in the bill-to-law process. What are the obstacles that bills must overcome in this process? 9. What factors influence how members of Congress make decisions? Think about: constituents, colleagues, party, caucuses, interest groups and PACs, staff and support agencies 10. What powers, or "checks," does Congress have over the Executive Branch? 11. What powers, or "checks," does Congress have over the judiciary?