Unit 3 Vocab

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The Great Compromise established a _________ __________ comprised of both the House of Representatives and the Senate

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bicameral legislature

Front

Upper chamber of Congress:

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Senate

Front

Lower chamber of Congress:

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House of Representatives

Front

This amendment allows citizens to elect senators, enhancing democracy.

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17th Amendment

Front

People represented by Congress members?

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Constituency

Front

A rider does what?

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A provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered in the bill.

Front

Congress can impose income taxes without apportioning among states or basing on census.

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16th Amendment

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Majority of Congress present to conduct business is called...

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Quorum

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Term for congressmen distribution in a state.

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apportioned

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Attempting to 'talk a bill to death' as a stalling tactic by a minority of senators.

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Filibuster