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14 Cards in this Set
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Casework |
Legislative assistance on behalf of constituents who have a problem or grievance with a state agency |
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Multimember Districts (MMDs) |
Legislative districts containing more than one seat |
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Malapportionment |
Skewed legislative districts that violate the “one person, one vote” ideal |
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Reapportionment |
The relocation of seats in a legislative assembly |
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Redistrict |
The redrawing of legislative district lines to conform as closely as possible to the “one person, one vote“ ideal. |
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Gerrymander |
The process of creatively designing a legislative district, usually to enhance the electoral fortunes of the party in power |
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Lame Duck |
An elected official who cannot serve beyond the current term of office |
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War Chest |
A stash of funds accumulated in advance of a campaign |
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Delegate |
A legislature who functions as a conduit for constituency opinion |
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Trustee |
A legislature who votes according to their conscience and best judgement. |
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Politico |
A legislature who functions as either a delegate or a trustee, as circumstances dictate |
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Policy Entrepreneurs |
People who bring new ideas to a policy making body |
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Legislative Veto |
An action whereby the legislature overturns a state agency’s rules or regulations |
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Sunset Laws |
Statues that set automatic expiration dates for specified agencies and other organizations |
