U4 P1 Retake Prep

House of Representatives

intended to reflect the will of the people

Senate

designed to represent the interests of the states

delegate

An elected representative who acts on behalf of constituents.

trustee

An elected representative who makes decisions based on their own judgment and the broader needs of the nation, rather than solely on constituents' direct preferences.

logrolling

The practice of exchanging favors or bargaining with fellow legislators to secure the passage of projects or legislation. Reciprocity in the exchange of favors

Iron triangles

are stable, mutually beneficial relationships between government agencies, interest groups, and congressional committees that influence policy making.

Baker v. Carr

¨one man,one vote¨ principle applied to state legislative districts to correct overrepresentation of rural areas

Shaw v Reno

A landmark Supreme Court case that addressed racial gerrymandering and established that redistricting based on race must be held to a standard of strict scrutiny.

Rules Committee

A committee in the House of Representatives responsible for establishing the rules for debate on a bill, including determining its scheduling and the length of debate. Most important.

Filibusters

Senate only

Pork barrel legislation

Refers to government spending projects that benefit a specific area or constituency, often used to gain political favor. It typically includes the allocation of funds for local projects in a legislator's district.

President´s impact on bills by Congress

Congress passes a budget for the entire federal government but it must consider the president´s proposal because the president may veto the bill.