Legislative Branch Vocab

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Charge a public official with misconduct

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impeach

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to issue official blame

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censure

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Dividing states into legislative districts without party advantage.

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redistricting

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Distribution of representatives among states based on population

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apportionment

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Set aside or authorize money for a purpose

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appropriate

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A person represented by a member of Congress.

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constituent

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Reassigning representation based on population after a census.

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Reapportionment

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Redrawing legislative boundaries to benefit the ruling party.

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gerrymandering

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Stop proceedings temporarily

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adjourn

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A person who makes laws in the US Federal Government.

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legislator