AP GOV Unit 2.3

Front

Which house was created to reflect "the will of the people" according to framers of constitution?

Back

House

Front

Which branch of government is the only one that has always been elected by the people?

Back

House

Front

___________ describes the extent to which public officials reflect the demographic composition of the constituents that they serve. Reps should "look like" the people they serve in terms of interests.

Back

descriptive representation

Front

_______________watching the executive branch is an important Congressional check on the President's power and a balance against his discretion in implementing laws and making regulations.

Back

Legislative oversight

Front

The __________ Committee, decides how much funding each authorized federal government agency and program receives, effectively determining which can operate and to what extent.

Back

Appropriations Committee

Front

The ____________Committee exercises sole jurisdiction over revenue-raising matters, and the __________ Committee exercises sole jurisdiction over discretionary spending.

Back

Ways and Means/ Appropriation

Front

The _______________ was a way to make both big states and small states happy and established the ____________ legislature.

Back

Great Compromise/ bicameral

Front

True or False: A direct primary is the same as a general election.

Back

False

Front

True or False: congressional staff, campaign staff and committee staff are not elected.

Back

True

Front

Who has the authority to call congress into a special session?

Back

President