2003 AP Gov Free Response #4

1. 2003 AP Gov Free Response #4 Justin Kuchar

2. Given Information • Both party leadership and committees in Congress play key roles • Use the given information while answering the question, it can be used as a guideline

3. Question Part A • A) Define two of the following elements of the congressional committee system and explain how each influences the legislative process • Specialization • Reciprocity/logrolling • Party representation on committees

4. Answer Part A • It is asking for you to Define two of the following items. After you must explain how each influences the legislative process • Specialization • Reciprocity/logrolling- The practice of exchanging favors- Logrolling can influence the legislative process because people can be exchanging favors for votes to get people to vote on their side. • Party representation on committees- people on committees who represent a specific political party- This can play a role because people will vote along the lines of their political party.

5. Question Part B • Identify two ways party leadership in congress can influence the legislative process, and explain how each way influences the process.

6. Answer Part B • Party leadership can influence the legislative process because party leaders can make the rest of their party vote the way they want. • Party leaders can also influence other parties to vote the way they want through logrolling