Gov - Unit Two Study Guide

Front

Define the term 'Bicameral'.

Back

Bicameral refers to a legislative body that has two separate chambers or houses, typically an upper and a lower house.

Front

Define the term 'Gerrymandering'.

Back

Gerrymandering is the practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor one party or class over another.

Front

Define the term 'Republican party'.

Back

A political party in the United States known for its conservative positions.

Front

Define the term 'Democratic party'.

Back

A political party in the United States that advocates for social equality and welfare programs.

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the alternative elections we studied?
Bucket dip voting, Score voting, Rank choice voting, Approval voting

Back

Bucket dip voting

Front

Who is the speaker of the house? What is their job?

Back

The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives.

Front

What determines how many representatives a state has? Options: The size of the state, The population of the state, The number of cities in the state, The age of the state

Back

The population of the state

Front

How long do reps and senators serve for?

Back

Reps serve for 2 years and senators serve for 6 years.

Front

Politicians and political parties gerrymander to:

Back

Gain political advantage

Front

What is the electoral college and why do we have it?

Back

A system used to elect the President of the United States, designed to balance the influence of populous and less populous states.