5.1 Flashcards
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Apportionment
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The distribution of seats in the House of Representatives amount the state.
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Impeachment
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The process of charging officials in the executive and judicial branches with wrongdoing and bringing then to trail.
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Constituents
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The people of a particular geographic area who are represented by a lawmaking body.
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Oversight
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The power of Congress to check up on the executive branch and to make sure it is following the laws Congress has passed.
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Appropriation
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A congressional act or bill that sets aside funds for a specific purpose.
