Congress & Presidency Flashcards

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Advice and consent

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Senate approval of presidential appointments and treaties.

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Baker v. Carr (1962)

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Established 'one person-one vote' principle requiring equal population in districts.

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Bicameral

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A two-house legislature (House and Senate).

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Caucuses

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Party meetings in Congress to select leaders and set policy.

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Cloture rule

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Ends debate in Senate with 60 votes, stopping a filibuster.

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Coalitions

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Temporary alliances of members of Congress to pass legislation.

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Committee of the Whole

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Entire House operating as one committee for debate and voting.

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Conference committees

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Reconcile differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.

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Deficit

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When government spending exceeds revenue.

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Delegate model

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Representation where officials act on the expressed will of their constituents.