AP Gov Unit 2 Review

Representation in the Senate is based on what?

• Equal #

• Population

Representation in the House is based on what?

• Equal #

• Population

Which type of committee is permanent and handles most of Congress’ work?

• Standing

• Joint

• Select/Special

Which type of committee contains members of both houses that address a long-term issue or program? 

• Standing

• Select/Special

• Joint

Which type of committee is temporary and handles a particular issue or investigation?

• Standing

• Select/Special

• Joint

Payments required by law, or mandated, for certain programs. 

• Discretionary Spending

• Mandatory Spending

• Tariffs & Excess Tax

Funding that congressional committees debate and decide how to divide up. 

• Discretionary Spending

• Mandatory Spending

• Tariffs & Excess Tax

Which voting model is described as the following: Legislators should adhere to the will of their constituents. 

• Delegate Model

• Politico Model

• Trustee Model

Which voting model is defined as the following: Legislators should follow their own judgment until the public becomes vocal about a particular matter, at which point they should follow the dictates of constituents. 

• Delegate Model

• Trustee Model

• Politico Model

Which voting model is defined as the following: Legislators should consider the will of the people but act in ways that they believe are best for the long-term interest of the nation. 

• Trustee Model

• Delegate Model

• Politico Model