Topic 4 Vocab

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Two-year period when Congress meets

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TERM

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Period each year when Congress assembles and conducts business.

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SESSION

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ADJOURN, AS IN A LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

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PROROGUE

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Extraordinary session of a legislative body for emergencies.

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SPECIAL SESSION

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DISTRIBUTE SEATS IN A LEGISLATIVE BODY.

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APPORTION

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REDISTRIBUTE SEATS IN A LEGISLATIVE BODY.

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REAPPORTION

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Drawing electoral district lines to benefit a party or group

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GERRYMANDER, GERRYMANDERING

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People and interests represented by an elected official.

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CONSTITUENCY

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Lawmaker voting by conscience, not constituents' views.

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TRUSTEE

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Lawmaker loyal to their party, voting along party lines.

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PARTISAN