AP Government Congress Unit Review

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts regarding congressional models of representation, Senate rules, gerrymandering, and legislative terminology.

Pork Barrel

Legislation specifically designed to provide funding for local projects that are intended to benefit constituents.

Individual Influence in the Senate

A key characteristic of the Senate in which individual senators can exercise substantial influence over the legislative process.

Gerrymandering

The practice used by a political party to draw district boundary lines in order to control as many districts as possible.

Delegate Model

A model of representation in which a member of Congress votes based on constituent preferences, such as acting on positive polling results about a bill in their district.

Trustee Model

A model of representation in which a member of Congress votes based on their own personal judgment or morals, even if it means voting against a bill that is popular in their district.

Cloture Motion

A procedural vote passed in the Senate that cuts off debate on a bill.