AP Government Study Guide

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The House of Representatives has separate powers from the Senate including:

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Creating bills to raise revenue.

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Legislation used to direct specific funds into projects within certain districts or states is referred to as:

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Pork barrel legislation.

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A body of voters that are represented by members of Congress is a:

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Constituency.

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What refers to already being in office instead of running for the first time?

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Incumbency

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The Speaker of the House is the:

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only position that is described in the Constitution.

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During the legislative process, collecting information about a bill is a job for:

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Congressional staff.

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Filibusters are used to delay a bill because a senator refuses to:

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stop talking.

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An example of an entitlement program is:

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Social Security.

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With each budget deficit, the United States has to borrow money, which:

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Increases the national debt.

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The role of trustee means that the member of Congress must make:

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decisions based on knowledge and judgment.