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9 Cards in this Set
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Franking Privilege |
The ability of members of Congress to mail letters to their constituents free of charge by substituting their facsimile signature (frank) for postage. |
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Bipartisan |
Involving two political parties. |
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Pork Barrel |
Legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in the hope of winning their votes in return. |
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Filibuster |
An attempt to defeat a bill in the senate by talking indefinitely, thus preventing the senate from taking action to the bill. |
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Casework |
Legislative work on behalf of individual constituents to solve their problems with government agencies and programs. |
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Oversight |
Congresses ability to oversee, investigate and exert power over agencies. |
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Cloture |
A vote to end a Senate filibuster; requires three fifths majority, or 60 votes. |
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Incumbency |
Someone already holding office. |
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Logrolling |
An agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other's bills. |
