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14 Cards in this Set
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Constituent
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a person from a legislarure district.
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expulsion
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Forcing a congressperson to resign. removing them from Congress
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Franking privilege
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the right of Senators and Representatives to send job related mail without paying postage.
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Impeach
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To accuse government officials of misconduct in office
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immunity
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Legal protection from de law in return for information
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Censure
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Disapproval of congressman's actions
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Seniority system
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Years of service, which is used as a consideration for the asigning committee members
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Expressed powers
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powers that Congress has that are specifically listed in the Constitution
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cloture
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a procedure used into Senate to limit debate on a bill
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appropriations
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Legislation earmarking funds for certain purposes
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Filibuster
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a tactic for defeating a bill in the senate by talking until the Bill's sponsor withdraws it
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Gerrymandering
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an oddly shaped district designed to increase the voting strength of a particular group
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Party whip
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They keep track of where party members stand on proposed legislation and round up their colleagues gor key votes
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Bill
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a proposed law
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