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- 1. employees who provide administrative, research, or other support services to members of a legislative body or committee.
- 3. the practice of trading favors or support for a bill in exchange for support for another bill.
- 4. a committee in the U.S. Congress that is responsible for allocating funds for government programs and agencies.
- 5. a system of government in which the legislative branch is divided into two separate chambers, such as the U.S. Congress.
- 7. a resolution passed by both houses of Congress that does not have the force of law but is used to express the sentiments of Congress.
- 9. the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts to reflect changes in population.
- 10. a vote in which members physically divide themselves into separate groups to indicate their vote.
- 11. provisions or amendments attached to a piece of legislation that are unrelated to the main topic of the bill.
- 13. committees formed to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill.
- 15. electoral districts in which a specific political party or candidate is expected to win with a significant margin.
- 16. the leaders of the various committees in Congress.
- 17. a tactic used in the Senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill by speaking for an extended period of time.
- 18. the process by which Congress monitors and investigates the actions of the executive branch.
- 23. a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for oversight of the justice system and impeachment proceedings.
- 26. committees in Congress that include members from both the House and Senate.
- 28. a rule in the U.S. Senate that allows a supermajority of senators to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote.
- 29. the process by which the Senate gives its consent to presidential appointments and treaties.
- 34. the practice of considering multiple bills at the same time in order to speed up the legislative process.
- 35. a 1993 U.S. Supreme Court case that established the standard for evaluating the constitutionality of redistricting plans based on race.
- 36. the minimum number of members required to be present for a legislative body to conduct official business.
- 37. the process of revising and amending a piece of legislation.
- 39. the process of referring a piece of legislation to multiple committees for review and potential amendment.
- 40. a resolution passed by both houses of Congress that has the force of law but is used less frequently than bills.
- 42. a U.S. federal law passed in 1973 that limits the President's ability to commit the U.S. military to armed conflict without the consent of Congress.
- 43. the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. government, who serves as the President of the Senate and assumes the presidency in the event of the President's death, resignation, or removal from office.
- 45. the powers specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government.
- 46. a committee responsible for setting the rules and procedures for the conduct of legislative business.
- 47. a bill that has many different provisions or riders attached to it, often unrelated to the main bill.
- 48. the act of setting aside or shelving a piece of legislation without further action.
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- 1. committees established for a specific purpose or to consider a specific issue, usually for a limited period of time.
- 2. the authority of a legislative body to control government spending through its budgeting and appropriations processes.
- 6. a model of representation in which elected officials prioritize the interests of the country or their constituents over the interests of their political party.
- 8. leaders of the minority party in a legislative body.
- 12. an agreement by all members of a legislative body to proceed with a specific action without a formal vote.
- 14. electoral districts in which the political party affiliation of the winning candidate is in flux and can change from election to election.
- 19. a non-partisan agency that provides budget and economic analysis for Congress.
- 20. a situation where the government is unable to pass legislation due to political disagreement or stalemate.
- 21. relevant or pertinent to the topic being discussed.
- 22. the process of referring a piece of legislation to multiple committees in a specific order.
- 24. a tactic used by a senator to delay or prevent a vote on a bill or nominee.
- 25. a vote in which each member of a legislative body verbally states their vote, usually recorded in a written record.
- 27. a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of "one person, one vote" in redistricting cases.
- 30. the leaders of the majority party in the House and Senate.
- 31. a provision in a bill that allocates funds for a specific project or purpose.
- 32. committees that are established on a permanent basis and are responsible for considering specific areas of policy or legislation.
- 33. seats in Congress that are considered competitive or likely to change party control.
- 38. powers that are inferred or implied by the Constitution but not specifically listed.
- 41. the practice of using government funding for projects or programs that primarily benefit a specific locality or group of constituents.
- 44. a meeting of members of a political party or group to select candidates or make decisions.