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apportionment
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how seats are allocated to the representatives based on pop. after the census.
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census
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actual enumeration; it is done every 10 yrs.
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malapportionment
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unequal numbers of people in legislative districts resulting in equality in voter representation.
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censure
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public reprimand for wrongdoings, given to a member before the Congress
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rider
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an amendment to a bill that does not meet its purposes.
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conference committees
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meeting between the reps of the house and senate to talk over bills and reconcile differences.
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filibuster
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delaying tactic to prevent the vote on a bil - senators
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incumbent
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someone already holding a position in office and seeking reelection.
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gerrymandering
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drawing district boundary lines for political advantage.
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redistricting
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drawing boundary lines following the 10 yr census.
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congressional investigation
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meeting hearings on alleged misdeeds or scandals.
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bicameral
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a legislative body that contains two houses; the house of representatives and the senate.
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whips
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assistant to party leaders that go out and pressure people to vote.
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House of Representatives
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435 members
based on population (district) 2 year terms Requirements: at least 25 yrs. resident of state citizen of U.S. 7 yrs. |
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bureacracy
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departments, agencies, bureaus,and offices that perform the functions for the gov't.
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impeachment
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bringing charges against someone and trying them to get removed from office.
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Senate
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2 from each state; 100 total
terms are for 6 yrs. resident of state at least 30 yrs. resident of U.S. for 9 yrs. |
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congressional hearing
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congressional committee sessions in which the members listen to witnesses who provide info and opinions of matters of interest.
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