POLI 2051 HOGAN PRACTICE SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+

POLI 2051 HOGAN PRACTICE SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+

>> Congress
Answer: Legislative branch


>> Bicameral
Answer: Two houses


>> House of Representatives
Answer: 435 members, 2-year terms


>> Senate
Answer: 100 members, 6-year terms


>> Apportionment
Answer: House seats by population


>> Reapportionment
Answer: After census


>> Redistricting
Answer: Redraw district lines


>> Gerrymandering
Answer: Manipulate districts for advantage

, >> Packing
Answer: Concentrate opponents in few districts


>> Cracking
Answer: Spread opponents across districts


>> Incumbency Advantage
Answer: Name recognition, staff, franking


>> Casework
Answer: Help constituents


>> Pork-Barrel Politics
Answer: Spending for district projects


>> Earmark
Answer: Designated spending


>> Standing Committee
Answer: Permanent committee


>> Select Committee
Answer: Temporary, specific purpose


>> Joint Committee
Answer: House + Senate


>> Conference Committee
Answer: Reconcile House/Senate bills