Chapter 5 Review (Gov)

the process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census

• bill

• redistricting

• reapportionment

• filibuster

Process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power.

• censure

• census

• redistricting

• gerrymandering

harsh criticism or formal disapproval

• cloture

• filibuster

• census

• censure

a tactic for defeating a bill in the Senate by talking until the bill's sponsor withdraws it

• filibuster

• bill

• cloture

• incumbent

The current officeholder who is seeking reelection.

• incumbent

• constituent

• cloture

• committee

Number of years in a Senator's term

• 5

• 2

• 6

• 10

The amendment dealing with congressional pay raises (can't begin until the next election)

• 20th

• 27th

• 30th

• 21st

Minimum age to be a Senator

• 18

• 30

• 35

• 25

Minimum age to be in the House of Representatives

• 18

• 20

• 35

• 25

What is Nancy Pelosi's role in Congress?

• Speaker of the House

• President pro Tempore

• Vice President

• minority leader