Unit 2 - Congress

key points:

• • differences between House and Senate

  • enumerated and implied powers

key points:

• • differences in chambers

  • voting Models (delegate, trustee, politico)

  • partisanship and gridlock

  • lame-duck and divided government

key points:

• • Budget process

  • mandatory vs. discretionary spending

  • entitlement programs

key points:

• reapportionment

• redistricting

• gerrymandering