AP Gov Unit 2 Review

4. Representation where members of Congress balance their choices with the interest of their constituents and parties in making decisions
5. The uneven distribution of the population among legislative districts
6. A procedure through which senators can end debate on a bill and proceed to action, provided 60 senators agree to it
8. Agreement between the parties to work together in Congress to pass legislation
10. The idea that members of Congress should act as trustees, making decisions based on their knowledge and judgment
12. An agreement in the Senate that sets the terms for consideration of a bill
13. Trading of votes on legislation by members of Congress to get their earmarks passed into legislation
14. Efforts by Congress to ensure that executive branch agencies, bureaus, and cabinet departments, as well as their officials, are acting legally and in accordance with congressional goals

1. The idea that the main duty of a member of Congress is to carry out constituents’ wishes
2. Program that provides benefits for those who qualify under the law, regardless of income
3. Legislation that directs specific funds to projects within districts or states
5. A district in which voters of a minority ethnicity constitute an electoral majority within that electoral district
7. The process of determining the number of representatives for each state using census data
9. A slowdown or halt in Congress’ ability to legislate and overcome divisions, especially those based on partisanship
11. A tactic through which an individual senator may use the right of unlimited debate to delay a motion or postpone action on a piece of legislation