GSSP 330 Final Exam Review Part I

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The legislative branch of the U.S. government; Bicameral; makes federal laws, approves budgets, declares war, and oversees the executive branch

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Congress

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The legislative body of the United Kingdom; Bicameral; Passes laws, scrutinizes government, and controls public spending

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Parliament

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Two houses of government

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Bicameral

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Proportional representation (more people in a state means more representatives)

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House of Representatives

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Each state gets the same number of representatives

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Senate

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435 members; have always been elected by the people

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House of Representatives

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100 members; originally chosen by state legislatures until passage of the 17th Amendment

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Senate

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Established the direct election of Senators

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17th Amendment

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A tactic used to delay or block legislative action in the Senate

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Filibuster

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A current officeholder in Congress seeking re-election

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incumbent