Congress

Question 0

Gerrymandering

Answer 0

The legislative process by which the majority party in each state legislature redraws congressional districts to ensure the maximum number of seats for it’s candidates.

Question 1

Congressional Redistricting

Answer 1

The reallocation of the number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives.

Question 2

Incumbent

Answer 2

An officeholder who is seeking reelection. Incumbency is the single most important favors in determining the outcome of congressional elections.

Question 3

Filibuster

Answer 3

A way of delaying or preventing action on a bill by using long speeches and unlimited debate to “talk a bill to death.”