1 / 2

Understanding Key Concepts of U.S. Government: Gerrymandering, Filibuster, and Congressional Powers

This guide explores essential elements of the U.S. government, including the impact of gerrymandering on representation and governance. It defines what a filibuster is and the circumstances in which it is employed. Additionally, it clarifies the differences between a veto and a pocket veto, outlining when each occurs. The roles of Congressional committees are examined, along with a distinction between implied and expressed powers. Lastly, the significance of the Ways and Means Committee is discussed, highlighting its influence on economic legislation.

dorit
Télécharger la présentation

Understanding Key Concepts of U.S. Government: Gerrymandering, Filibuster, and Congressional Powers

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Test Questions • What impact does Gerrymandering have on our government? • What is a filibuster and when is it used? • What is the difference between a veto and a pocket veto? When does a pocket veto occur? • What are the functions/purposes of Congressional committees? • What is the difference between Implied and Expressed Powers? • What is the importance of the Ways & Means committee?

More Related