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AP Gov-Unit 2 Vocab Part 2
This deck covers key vocabulary terms and concepts related to the United States government, focusing on legislative procedures, executive powers, and political roles.
Logrolling
An arrangement in which two or more members of Congress agree in advance to support each other's bills
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Term
Definition
Logrolling
An arrangement in which two or more members of Congress agree in advance to support each other's bills
Franking privilege
Benefit allowing members of Congress to mail letters and other materials postage-free
divided government
When one party controls one or more houses in the legislative branch while the other party controls the executive branch.
Gridlock
When the government is unable to reach compromises or make policy decisions.
Gerrymandering
The act of changing the boundaries of an electoral district to favor one party over another.
Reapportionment
The process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Logrolling | An arrangement in which two or more members of Congress agree in advance to support each other's bills |
Franking privilege | Benefit allowing members of Congress to mail letters and other materials postage-free |
divided government | When one party controls one or more houses in the legislative branch while the other party controls the executive branch. |
Gridlock | When the government is unable to reach compromises or make policy decisions. |
Gerrymandering | The act of changing the boundaries of an electoral district to favor one party over another. |
Reapportionment | The process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census |
Redistricting | The process of adjusting electoral districts in the United States. |
Lame Duck | An elected official who continues to hold political office during the period between the election and the inauguration of their successor. |
Trustee Role | A member of Congress who takes into account the views of their constituents and use their own judgment to decide how to vote. |
Delegate Role | A member of Congress who always follows their constituents' voting preferences. |
partisan role | Devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause |
Politico Role | Legislators follow their own judgment until the public becomes vocal about a particular matter, then they follow the wills of their constituents |
Veto | Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature |
Pocket veto | President's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it for 10 days |
Commander in Chief | Term for the president as commander of the nation's armed forces |
executive agreement | An agreement between the president and the leader of another country |
executive order | A rule issued by the president that has the force of law |
executive privilege | The power that allows a president to refuse to release information to Congress or a court |
signing statements | A released letter explaining how the president's administration plans to interpret the law |
advice and consent power | The power of the Senate to consult and approve the president's treaties and appointments. |
State of the Union Address | The president's annual statement to Congress and the nation. |
Bully Pulpit | A platform used to publicize and seek support for important issues |
precedent | (Civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions |
federal bureaucracy | The collective agencies and employees of the executive branch |
Iron Triangles | Congressional committees, bureaucratic agencies, and interest groups that form mutually-beneficial relationships |