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Everything You Need to Know About the House of Representatives in AP Gov

Learn about the House of Representatives, including the number of members, special powers, elections, important committees, and key roles. This video provides essential information to succeed in AP Gov.

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Everything You Need to Know About the House of Representatives in AP Gov

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  1. AP Gov Review: Video #25: The House Of Representatives Everything You Need To Know About The House Of Reps To Succeed In AP Gov

  2. The House - A Brief Intro • How many members are there in the house? • 435 • Special powers given to the House: • Impeach officials (presidents, judges, etc.) • All revenue bills MUST start in the House $ $ $

  3. Incumbents win overwhelmingly Franking privilege, credit claiming Open seats are largest source of turnover Congressional districts are determined by state legislatures Can be redrawn based on census Gerrymandering - drawing boundaries that are favorable to a party in control of a state legislature The House - Elections

  4. The House - 2 Important Committees • Ways and Means: • Economic committee - taxation, tariffs, etc. • Members that serve on this committee CANNOT serve on another • Rules Committee: • Determines the rules for bills - date, time for debates, etc. (Very important for bills) • Closed rule - set time limits, no amendments allowed for bill • Open rule - looser time limits, amendments are allowed

  5. Most powerful position in the House Elected every 2 years (requires more than 50% of vote) Choses committee assignments 2nd in line for the Presidency! Speaker of the House

  6. Other Important Roles • Majority Leader: • Schedules bills, gains support for votes • Minority Leader: • Similar to the majority leader of the oppositional party • Whips: • Carry messages to party members, count votes prior to being cast

  7. Test Tips • Multiple-Choice: • Why incumbents win • Closed vs. open rule • Free Response Questions: • House Rules Committee’s role in lawmaking (2012) • House vs. Senate Rules (2009) - more in next video

  8. Thanks for watching Best of luck on all your exams! See You Back Here For Video #26: The Senate

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