Congress Review

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Congressmen adding funding projects to a bill that help our local district or state.

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Pork Barrel Spending

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Redistricting in a way that benefits one specific political party is referred to as...

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Gerrymandering

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Who is charged with breaking a tie in the Senate?

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Vice President

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What can be done to stop a filibuster?

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A vote of cloture

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What can a member of the House of Reps do if their bill is stuck in committee? Options: Run for leadership and bring the bill up for a vote, Get a petition signed by a majority of the House to bring the bill to the floor, Speak to the national media about the need for your bill to be brought to the floor, Communicate these concerns to the party whip

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Get a petition signed by a majority of the House to bring the bill to the floor

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This committee handles investigations into things that Congress wants more information on.

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When Congress investigates issues going on in the executive branch, they are fulfilling what part of their powers?

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Oversight

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What is responsible for helping Congress with economic projections on bills?

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Congressional Budget Office

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What committee determines time limits on bills for the House floor?

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Rules

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What is the process called when a bill is revised and amended in committee before it is reported to the floor?

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Markup