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. The House - Elections 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

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. Speaker of the House 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!

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. See You Back Here For Video #26: The Senate
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