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American Gov ch 11 and 12 rev
Mr. Jackson's class
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Social Studies
12th Grade
02/26/2019

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What is a constituent?
Definition
a person represented by a congressman/congresswoman
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What events triggers reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives?
Definition
change in distribution of population based on census
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Which committee does most of the detailed work of making laws in Congress?
Definition
subcommittees
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A conference committee has members from what two groups?
Definition
The House and Senate
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Identify powers that only belong to the Senate.
Definition
approve major presidential appointments, approve treaties
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Identify the different powers that Congress has to check the other two branches
Definition
oversight, confirmation, impeachment, ratification, override, amendment
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Tax bills can only originate in which house of Congress?
Definition
House of Representatives
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Explain the required steps for a bill moving towards becoming a law in Congress
Definition
The bill is introduced and debated after going through some committees, it is sent to a joint committee and later voted on, then goes to the president
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What is an example of a permanent committee in Congress?
Definition
Finance Committee
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Who are the assistant floor leaders in the House who inform leaders and persuade party members how to vote on proposed bills?
Definition
whips
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What does it mean when lawmakers secure large amounts of pork?
Definition
they receive large funds for projects to improve their districts
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What are the Constitutional requirements to be a US senator?
Definition
30 yo, citizen 9 yr, inhabit elected state
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What are the constitutional requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives?
Definition
25 yo, citizen 7 yrs, inhabit representative state
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What are the terms of the House of Representatives?
Definition
2 yr terms, no limit
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What are the terms of office for the Senate?
Definition
6 yrs
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What is meant by logrolling?
Definition
trading of votes among legislators to ensure the passage of various bills
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What is the procedure that is used to end a filibuster in the Senate?
Definition
cloture
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In taking an oath of office, lawmakers swear to support and defend what?
Definition
The Constitution
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What is a key factor in choosing committee chair persons?
Definition
seniority
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What is a Christmas tree bill?
Definition
a bill with so many riders
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How can Congress override a presidential veto?
Definition
2/3 vote in both houses
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identify the 3 things a president can do within 10 days when they receive a proposed bill from Congress.
Definition
sign it, veto it, let it pass as a law w/o signature
Term
Identify 3 places where a bill can originate
Definition
citizens, interest groups, executive departments
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a request by a senator to delay action on a bill is called what?
Definition
hold
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constituent
Definition
a person who lives in an electoral district and is represented by an elected official
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census
Definition
an official count or survey of a population
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joint committee
Definition
a permanent committee of legislators from both the House and Senate that deals w/ matters of common interest
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select committee
Definition
a temporary committee formed by either the House or Senate to investigate a specific problem
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standing committee
Definition
a permanent committee of legislators from either the House or Senate responsible for specific policy areas
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conference committee
Definition
a temporary committee of legislators from both the House and Senate created to work out differences in bills passed by both chambers
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special committee
Definition
a temporary committee formed by either the House or Senate to investigate a specific problem
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trustee
Definition
lawmakers representing their districts by exercising their best independent judgement
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partisan
Definition
a strong supporter of a party
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delegate
Definition
lawmakers responding directly to the wishes of constituents
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politico
Definition
a politician or person w/ strong political views
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open rule
Definition
condition on bill permitting floor debate and amendments
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closed rule
Definition
condition on bill limiting floor debate and amendments
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cloture
Definition
process used to end a filibuster in the Senate, requires 60 senator votes
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filibuster
Definition
tactic of using endless speeches on the Senate floor to delay or prevent passage of legislation
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incumbent
Definition
holder of an office or post
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whip
Definition
assistant floor leaders responsible for keeping the leadership informed and persuading party members to vote along party lines
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eminent domain
Definition
the right of government to expropriate private property for public use w/ payment of compensation
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pork
Definition
publicly funded projects secured by legislators to benefit their home districts or states
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logrolling
Definition
trading of votes to ensure passage of various bills
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markup
Definition
amend a bill
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hold
Definition
request by senator to delay action on a bill
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rider
Definition
amendment attached to a bill that has little or no relation to the subject of the bill
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