Unit 2 - Legislative Vocab

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Unlimited debate or prolonged discussion to delay a bill; a power of the Senate.

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Filibuster

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Powers in the Constitution vs. powers gained over time through the Necessary & Proper Clause.

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expressed, implied

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Seats divided by state population.

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apportionment

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_________ represent their districts by responding to constituents' needs.

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Delegates

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_______ represent their districts by exercising best judgement, assuming constituents trust them to do right.

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Trustee

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People currently in office

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Incumbent

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Federally funded projects that help incumbents re-elected.

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Pork Barrel

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Activities Congress members do for constituents.

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Casework

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Voters that incumbents are elected by:

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constituent

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Proposed law

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bill