Midterm: Federalism Flashcards

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House of Representatives

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direct elections, 435 members, seats apportioned by census, 25 y/o, influential on budget

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The Franking Privilege

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allows govt officials or members of congress to send mail without paying a postage, free mail

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Powers of Congress

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assemblage of elected reps, make laws

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Substantive Representation

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  • what the elected officials do for the people they represent
  • focuses on their actions and what policies the enforce in order to benefit the people that voted for them
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Descriptive Representation

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who the elected officials are based on their background, looks is the official mirror and resembles the diversity of the population they represent

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Congressional Elections

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every two years, 2 year term, no term limit

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Incumbents

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people who already hold a place in office and are looking to continue their spot in congress

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Speaker

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majority part, presides over house
- extremely powerful
- decided who speaks, when to vote on bill
- elect majority leader

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Minority Leader

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opponent to speaker

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Whip

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(each party) keep party leaders informed, round up vores

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Pro Tempore

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  • chosen by VP
  • most senior member
  • honorary title
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Filibuster

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  • unlimited debate
  • taking a bill to death (prevent vote from being taken)
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How a Bill becomes a Law

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  • Bill — a proposed law
    1. House - box or hand to clerk
    2. Numbered and Printed
    3. Assigned a “Rule”
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