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Chapter 11 Ap Gov't Vocab
Chapter 11 Ap Gov't Vocab
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11th Grade
01/24/2011

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Marginal Districts
Definition
Political districts in which candidates electyed to the House of Representatives win close elections, typically less than 55% of the vote.
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Bicameral legislature
Definition
A lawmaking body made up of two chambers or parts.
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Safe districts
Definition
Districts in which incumbents win by margins of 55% or more.
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Fillibuster
Definition
An attempt to defeat a bill in the senate by talking indefinitely, thus preventing the senate from taking action on the bill.
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Conservative Coalition
Definition
An alliance between Republicans and conservative democrats.
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Majority Leader The legislative leader elected by party members holding the majority of seats in the House of Representatives or the Senate.
Minority leader The legislative leader elected by party members holding a minority of seats in the House of Representatives or the senate.
Whip A senator or representative who helps the party leader stay informed about what party members are thinking, rounds up members when important votes are to be taken, and attempts to keep a nose count on how the voting on controversial issues is likely to go
Party polarization A vote in which a majority of Democratic legislators oppose a majority of Republican legislatures.
Caucus (Congressional) An association of members of Congress created to advocate a politcal ideology or a regional, ethnic, or economic interest.
Standing Committee Permanently established legislative committees that consider and are responsible for legislation within a certain subject area.
Select Committees Congressional committees appointed for a limited time and purpose.
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