CHAPTER 11 STUDY GUIDE AP GOVERNMENT
The Origins of Congress
Roman/Greek/English/Compromise
All powers of Congress (this is review)
Congressional Elections- length and purpose, 20th amendment
Incumbency
Census Need
Reapportionment
Redistricting
Gerrymandering
Describe a situation where gerrymandering and redistricting would benefit the majority
party. Have real examples.
Packing versus Cracking
Understand why the Senate and the House have different term limits and why. Have real
examples.
Members of Congress
Privileges and Benefits
Possibilities of Punishment
Instructed vs. Trustee Model for Constituents
House of Representatives
Membership
Qualifications
Terms- Importance of
Demographics
Senate- Membership
Qualifications
Terms- Importance of
Demographics
Leadership Positions of both Houses
Roles and Responsibilities
Terms
Know all types of Casework.
Types of Oversight
Baker v. Carr
Describe and explain the legislative and non-legislative roles of Congress. Have real
examples.
All Committees and their Roles, Including Subcommittees (Agency Review etc.)
How Committees are chosen
Explain the process of a bill to law and why it is so difficult to pass legislation in the
United States. Use a real or hypothetical bill.