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Congressional Districts

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A fixed number of districts into which a state is divided, each district electing one member to national House of Representatives

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House Members

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435

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Senate Members

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100

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Requirements for Senate

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  • At least 35 yrs of age
  • U.S Citizens for at least 9 yrs
  • Resident of State
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House Requirements

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  • 25 yrs at least
  • Citizens for 7 yrs
  • Resident of state
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Gerrymandering

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The dividing of a state, country, etc. into election districts so as to give one political party a majority in many districts while concentrating the voting strength of other party into as few districts as possible

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Powers of the House

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  • Initiate revenue bills
  • Impeach federal officials
  • Elect Pres. in case of electoral college tie
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Power of Senate

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  • try cases of impeachment
  • advice and consent appointments made by Pres.
  • approve treaties
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Functions of Congress

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pass rules that all Americans must obey

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Judicial Review

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Gov. power of a court to adjudicate the constitutionality of the laws of a gov. or the acts of a gov. official

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How a bill becomes a law

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  1. Citizens suggest idea
  2. Members of House of Rep. or Senate propose bill
  3. If more than 2/3 of House and Senate approve, it becomes a law
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Filibuster

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An effort to prevent action in a legislature (such as U.S Senate or House of Rep) by making a long speech or series of speeches

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Seniority Rule

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A rule in Congress by which members have their choice of committee assignments in order of rank based solely on length of service

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Speaker of the House

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most powerful, precludes over proceedings on House floor, influences which bills go to which committees

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Majority Leader

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Party leader on floor, help plan party’s legislative program

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Chief Executive

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Power to enforce and lead the nation

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Commander in Chief

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Directs military, can launch nuclear missiles

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Chief Legislature

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Sets public policy

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Chief Admin

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Representative of nation

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Chief Diplomat

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Architect of U.S foreign policy

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Presidential Act of 1947

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Establishes the line of succession to powers and duties of Pres. in the event that neither a Pres. or VP is able to discharge duties of the office

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20th Amendment

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sets the dates at which federal gov elected officials end (president terms)

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22nd Amendment

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Limited president terms to 2 for any other person, or to one elected if the person has completed more than 2 yrs of another term

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25th Amendment

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Establish succession to presidency in event of president’s death

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Electoral College Cons

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Possibly electing minority president, failure to accurately reflect national pop will

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Electoral College Pros

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Enhances status of minority interests, encourages 2 party system

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War Power Act of 1973

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Limit power of president to deploy military forces w/o consent of Congress

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National Security Council

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Advise president on all domestic, foreign, and military matter that relate to nation,s security

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Progressive Taxes

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From the wealthy

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Regressive Taxes

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Poor ppl

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Monetary Policy

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Changing interest rate and influencing money supply

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Fiscal Policy

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Gov. changing tax rages and levels of gov. spending

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Federal District a Courts

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District trial court of law and equity that heard cases under federal jurisdiction

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Jurisdiction

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Official power to make legal decisions and judgements

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Bill of Rights

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Protect individual liberties

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4th Amendment

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Protect us from unreasonable search and seizure

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5th Amendment

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No person shall be held to answer for capital or infamous crime unless accusation of grand jury

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6th Amendment

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the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial

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8th Amendment

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Prohibits cruel and unusual punishments

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Exclusionary Rule

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Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in federal court cases

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Civil Rights

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Positive acts of gov. designed to protect people against discriminatory treatment by gov or individuals

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Quotas

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A rule requiring certain numbers of jobs or promotions for members of certain groups

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Civil Liberties

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Liberties usually said in Bill of Rights or a constitution that guarantee the protection of people, opinions, and property from interference or gov. officials

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