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Which action involves redrawing legislative district boundaries based on population changes?
Which action involves redrawing legislative district boundaries based on population changes?
- Redistricting (correct)
- Censure
- Gerrymander
- Filibuster
A legislator is seeking reelection for a seat they currently hold. What term best describes this legislator?
A legislator is seeking reelection for a seat they currently hold. What term best describes this legislator?
- Constituent
- Incumbent (correct)
- Filibuster
- Caseworker
What is the primary function of a caucus?
What is the primary function of a caucus?
- To formally accuse a government official of misconduct
- To select party leaders and set legislative policy (correct)
- To nominate presidential candidates
- To assist constituents with government-related issues
Which legislative tactic is used in the Senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill?
Which legislative tactic is used in the Senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill?
What type of committee is permanently established in a legislature to review bills within a specific area of policy?
What type of committee is permanently established in a legislature to review bills within a specific area of policy?
How does the seniority system typically influence committee assignments in a legislature?
How does the seniority system typically influence committee assignments in a legislature?
What role does a caseworker primarily fulfill?
What role does a caseworker primarily fulfill?
What is the constitutional process of impeaching a public official?
What is the constitutional process of impeaching a public official?
When does a pocket veto occur?
When does a pocket veto occur?
What does the Necessary and Proper Clause of the U.S. Constitution imply?
What does the Necessary and Proper Clause of the U.S. Constitution imply?
Flashcards
Census
Census
Official count of a population.
Redistrict
Redistrict
To divide or organize an area into new political districts.
Gerrymander
Gerrymander
Drawing the boundaries of electoral districts to favor a political party.
Censure
Censure
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Incumbent
Incumbent
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Constituents
Constituents
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Caucus
Caucus
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Majority Leader
Majority Leader
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Bill
Bill
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Filibuster
Filibuster
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Standing Committee
Standing Committee
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Sub Committee
Sub Committee
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Seniority system
Seniority system
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Caseworker
Caseworker
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Impeach
Impeach
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Pocket Veto
Pocket Veto
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Veto
Veto
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Enumerated Powers
Enumerated Powers
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Implied Powers
Implied Powers
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Necessary and Proper Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
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Study Notes
- Census: A complete count of a population, typically conducted every ten years in the United States.
- Redistrict: The redrawing of electoral district boundaries, often done after a census to reflect population changes.
- Gerrymander: The practice of drawing electoral district lines to favor one political party or group over another.
- Censure: A formal expression of disapproval or condemnation, often used by legislative bodies against a member.
- Incumbent: A person who currently holds a particular office or position.
- Constituents: The people who live within the geographic area represented by an elected official.
- Caucus: A meeting of members of a political party or group to decide on policies or choose candidates.
- Majority Leader: The leader of the majority party in a legislative body, responsible for managing the legislative agenda.
- Bill: A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration.
- Filibuster: A tactic used in the United States Senate to delay or block a vote on a bill by extending debate.
- Standing Committee: A permanent committee in a legislative body that specializes in a particular area of legislation.
- Subcommittee: A smaller committee within a standing committee that focuses on a specific aspect of the committee's jurisdiction.
- Seniority System: A system in which positions and power are granted based on length of service or tenure.
- Caseworker: A staff member who assists constituents with their individual problems and concerns related to government programs or agencies.
- Impeach: To formally accuse a public official of misconduct, leading to a trial to determine whether to remove them from office.
- Pocket Veto: A special case in the United States where the President does not sign a bill, but Congress adjourns within 10 days, the bill does not become law.
- Veto: The power of an executive to reject a bill passed by a legislature, preventing it from becoming law.
- Enumerated Powers: Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution.
- Implied Powers: Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but reasonably suggested by the expressed powers.
- Necessary and Proper Clause: A clause in the United States Constitution that grants Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its expressed powers.
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