House of Representatives

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  1. 3. Powers that Congress has that are granted via the elastic clause in the Constitution that aren’t explicitly stated.
  2. 5. First half of Congress, contains representatives proportional to the states’ populations.
  3. 6. A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.
  4. 7. When some people don’t want a bill to be passed, they will make long speeches or extend a debate in order to delay the passage of a bill.
  5. 8. A system that is based on hiring people who are qualified and fit for the job, not handing out high ranking positions based on class or social standing.
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  1. 1. A length of time someone is allowed to spend in office. In the House it is 2 years.
  2. 2. The presiding officer of the House, has several responsibilities, including maintaining order, managing proceedings, and governing the administration of business. The current one is Nancy Pelosi.
  3. 4. A process used to bring debate to a quick end. While it’s only been invoked successfully a few times, it was made to end filibusters.