AP GOV unit 2.1-2.3

Flashcard #1 \n**Term:** What is the Delegate Model? \n**Definition:** A representation theory where representatives vote according to the wishes of their constituents.

Flashcard #2 \n**Term:** What is the Trustee Model? \n**Definition:** A representation theory where representatives vote based on their personal judgment and beliefs.

Flashcard #3 \n**Term:** What is the Politico Model? \n**Definition:** A representation theory that combines elements of both the delegate and trustee models.

Flashcard #4 \n**Term:** What is Incumbency Advantage? \n**Definition:** The advantage held by current officeholders in elections, often due to name recognition and experience.

Flashcard #5 \n**Term:** What is Gerrymandering? \n**Definition:** The practice of redrawing district boundaries to benefit a particular political party.

Flashcard #6 \n**Term:** What are Standing Committees? \n**Definition:** Permanent committees in Congress that deal with specific areas of policy.

Flashcard #7 \n**Term:** What are Select Committees? \n**Definition:** Temporary committees created for a specific purpose, often for investigations.

Flashcard #8 \n**Term:** What are Joint Committees? \n**Definition:** Committees that include members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Flashcard #9 \n**Term:** What are Conference Committees? \n**Definition:** Committees that reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill.

Flashcard #10 \n**Term:** What are Interest Groups? \n**Definition:** Organizations that seek to influence government policy and decision-making.