Unit 2.1 AP Government Congress

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Which scenario is an example of the trustee model of representation?

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A member of Congress votes to close a popular tax loophole based on the belief that the money would be better spent paying down the national debt.

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Voters elect their senator and representatives and expect them to vote on the basis of what their constituents believe.

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delegate/representative model

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What do we call a person who is up for reelection?

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the incumbent

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Which of the following statements about gerrymandering is true?

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It can be used by a political party to draw boundary lines to control as many districts as possible.

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Apportionment and redistricting are affected every ten years as a result of...

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the census

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Who can propose a bill?

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Any member of congress

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Which scenario best illustrates a member of Congress supporting pork-barrel legislation?

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A senator from an agricultural state amending legislation to establish a potato research institute in his or her state.

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An example of a discretionary item in the federal budget is:
- interest on the public debt
- spending on national parks
- Social Security payments
- veterans' pensions

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spending on national parks

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The House Rules Committee is an important part of the legislative process because it

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determines the terms and conditions of debate when a bill goes to the House floor

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Congressional leadership: __________________ help their keep members loyal to the party’s legislation agenda by rounding up votes (garnering support for) for their party's proposed legislation.

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whips