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Civics Flashcards

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House of Representatives

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Lower house of congress.

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Senate

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The upper house in congress.

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Constituent

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A person represented by a legislator.

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Joint session

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When the house and senate meet together.

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Census

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Population count

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Gerrymander

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When district lines are drawn to help one party gain voting strength.

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Majority party

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Party that holds the most seats.

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Minority party

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Party that does not hold the majority

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Seniority

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Years of service .

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Expressed powers

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A power of congress that is listed in the constitution. .

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Non legislative powers

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A power that is not related to making laws.

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Impeach

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To accuse a person of doing something wrong.

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Writ of habeas corpus

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Order that makes sure prisoners are told why they are being held.

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Bills of attainder

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Laws that punish a person without trial.

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Ex post facto laws

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These laws make an act of crime after the act has been committed.

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Franklins privilege

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Members can send job related mail at no cost

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Lobbyists

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People who represent interest groups.

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Casework

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Helping people deal with the federal government.

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Pork barrel project

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When a representative gets federal money mainly for one district or state.

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Private bill

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Deals with a person or place.

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Public bill

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Applies to the whole nagion

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Joint resolution

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A resolution passed by both houses of congress that has the force if law if signed by the president.

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Special interest group

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A group of people who work together for a common cause.

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Riders

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Completely unrelated amendments

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Filibuster

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Talk a bill to death

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