Unit 2 Vocab Part 2

What is the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party called?

• Redistricting

• Gerrymandering

• Gridlock

• Impeachment

An agreement between the President and the leader of another country, often relating to foreign policy, is known as:

• Impeachment

• Executive Agreement

• Judicial Review

• Pocket Veto

Which term describes a legislator's role in representing the interests and views of their political party?

• Filibuster

• Executive Privilege

• Partisan Role

• Stare Decisis

The process of redrawing electoral districts is known as:

• Gridlock

• Reapportionment

• Rule-making Authority

• Pork Barrel

What is the term for a situation where there is a deadlock or lack of progress in government decision-making?

• Impeachment

• Pocket Veto

• Stalemate

• Gridlock

Executive orders are issued by:

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Senate

• A Select Committee

What is the term for the formal process of assigning jobs or promotions in the government based on qualifications and merit?

• Patronage

• Merit System

• Pork Barrel

• Pocket Veto

In the context of Congress, which committee is responsible for presiding over the House of Representatives?

• Rules Committee

• Select Committee

• Standing Committee

• Senate Judiciary Committee

The power of the purse is the authority of:

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• Congress to allocate funds and control spending

• The Senate

What is a court's practice of following previous legal decisions when deciding similar cases called?

• Gridlock

• Judicial Review

• Filibuster

• Pork Barrel