Legislative Branch Vocab

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Lawmaking body with two parts

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Bicameral

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Manipulate electoral boundaries to favor a party or class.

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gerrymandering

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Powers granted to the federal government in Article I, Section 8 include coining money, regulating commerce, declaring war, maintaining armed forces, and establishing a Post Office.

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Enumerated (delegated) Powers

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Approve:

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Ratification

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Actions by a senator/group to block a bill from a final vote

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filibuster

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Laws authorizing spending money

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Appropriations bills

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Formal accusation of misconduct in office.

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Impeachment

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A person represented politically by a designated government official.

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constituent

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Influence by individuals or private groups on government decisions

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Lobbyist

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A written document that may become a law

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Legislation