AP GOV UNIT 2

The system of having two separate chambers in a legislature is called __________.

Bicameralism

The proposal at the Constitutional Convention for a strong central government with a population-based representation is known as the __________.

Virginia Plan

The __________ was a proposal for a unicameral legislature where each state would have one vote.

New Jersey Plan

The compromise that combined the Virginia and New Jersey Plans is called the __________.

Connecticut Compromise

Supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong central government are known as __________.

Federalists

Opponents of the Constitution who advocated for states' rights are called __________.

Anti-federalists

The series of 85 essays promoting the ratification of the U.S. Constitution are known as __________.

The Federalist Papers

The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches is referred to as __________.

Separation of Powers

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches is called __________.

Checks and Balances

When different political parties control different branches of government, it is called __________.

Divided Government

The process by which a sitting president is charged with misconduct is known as __________.

Impeachment

When the president refuses to spend money appropriated by Congress, it is called __________.

Impoundment

A system where power is shared between a central government and smaller political units is known as __________.

Federalism

The process of redistributing seats in the House of Representatives based on population is called __________.

Reapportionment

The process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts is called __________.

Redistricting

The manipulation of electoral boundaries to favor one party is known as __________.

Gerrymandering

A legislative seat that is very likely to be won by a particular party is referred to as a __________.

Safe Seat

The current holder of a political office is known as the __________.

Incumbent

Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution are known as __________.

Enumerated Powers

The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is called the __________.

Speaker

A meeting of members of a political party within a legislature is referred to as a __________.

Party Caucus

The leader of the party with the most seats in either the House or the Senate is known as the __________.

Majority Leader

The leader of the party with fewer seats in either the House or the Senate is called the __________.

Minority Leader

A member of Congress who assists party leaders in managing party members’ votes is known as a __________.

Whip

A rule that prohibits amendments to a bill during debate in the House is referred to as __________.

Closed Rule

A rule that allows amendments to a bill during debate in the House is called __________.

Open Rule

The temporary presiding officer of the Senate when the Vice President is absent is known as __________.

President Pro Tempore

A senator’s request to delay a bill or nomination is referred to as a __________.

Hold

A tactic used by senators to delay or block a vote by speaking for an extended period of time is called __________.

Filibuster

A procedure used to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote is known as __________.

Cloture

The tradition that senators from a state must approve a presidential appointment is referred to as __________.

Senatorial Courtesy

A permanent committee in the House or Senate that handles specific policy areas is called a __________.

Standing Committee

Temporary committees established for a specific purpose are known as __________.

Special or Select Committees

A committee made up of members from both the House and Senate is referred to as a __________.

Joint Committee

Funds provided by Congress for specific projects in a member’s district are known as __________.

Earmarks

The practice of giving preference to the longest-serving members when making committee assignments is called __________.

Seniority Rule

A committee made up of members from both the House and Senate to reconcile differences in a bill is known as a __________.

Conference Committee

A representative who votes based on the wishes of their constituents is called a __________.

Delegate

A representative who votes based on their own judgment is known as a __________.

Trustee

The practice of exchanging favors or votes to benefit both parties is referred to as __________.

Logrolling

A group of citizens who pay close attention to political issues are known as the __________.

Attentive Public

A petition allowing the House to bring a bill directly to the floor is called a __________.

Discharge Petition

An additional provision added to a bill, often unrelated, is known as a __________.

Rider

A presidential power to prevent a bill from becoming law by not signing it when Congress is adjourned is called __________.

Pocket Veto

The power of Congress to pass a bill into law despite a presidential veto is referred to as __________.

Override

The minimum age requirement for a member of the House of Representatives is __________.

25

The minimum years of citizenship required for a senator is __________.

9

The term length for a member of the House of Representatives is __________ years.

2

Senators represent their states with __________ senators per state.

2