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| Specifically helping constituents get what they think they have a right to |
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| federal projects, grants, etc. made available in a congressional district or state |
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| give most money to incumbents |
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| initiates revenue bills, more influential on budget |
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| gives advice and consent, more influential on foreign affairs |
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-elected by members
-major role in committee assignment and legislation |
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| subject matter committees handle different policy areas. |
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| few policy areas- made up of House & Senate members. |
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| resolve differences in House and Senate bills. |
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| created for a specific purpose. |
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| Oversight involves hearings and other methods of checking the actions of the executive branch. |
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-most important position for controlling legislation
-seniority is general rule |
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| A group of members of Congress sharing some interest or characteristic. |
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| organize hearings, research & write legislation, target of lobbyists. |
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| Ultimately, it is a combination of lobbyists and others that influence members of Congress. |
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| Congress is responsive to so many interests that policy is uncoordinated, fragmented, and decentralized. |
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-investigated by House
-tried by Senate |
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| Chief aides and staff for the president - some are more for the White House than the president |
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| Ability to veto certain lines of a bill |
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| Perception that the voters strongly support the president’s character and policies |
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| -President has lead role in foreign affairs |
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