AP Gov Unit 2

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After a national census has been taken, changes in population distribution cause the changing of congressional seats among the states. This effect is commonly called

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Reapportionment

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What is the key takeaway from Baker v. Carr?

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One man, one vote

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What case argued that redistricting in North Carolina was racial gerrymandering?

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Shaw v. Reno

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Pork barrel spending is known as...

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Use of funds to please voters

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The practice of exchanging favors in known as...

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Logrolling

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If there is a major disagreement about a bill between the House and the Senate, what is assembled?

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A Conference Committee

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What is the intention of a rider on a bill?

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Non-related bill added to a bill that is likely to pass.

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What did the 17th Amendment do?

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Gave all citizens the right to elect their senators.

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A committee is considered to be a joint committee when ______.

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There are members from the House and Senate.

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Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress ______.

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Enumerated Powers