Congress Vocab Review

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A device allowing House members to petition for a bill to be brought to the floor after 30 days in committee.

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Discharge Petition

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District from which an official is elected

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Constituency

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Laws providing funding for local projects to win votes

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Pork-Barrel Legislation

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A representative voting based on what they believe is best for their constituency.

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Trustee

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“Hidden” congressional provisions directing federal funding for specific projects

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Ear Marks

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A bill fails to become law if the president doesn't sign it within 10 days before Congress adjourns.

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Pocket Veto

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A legislator supports a proposal favored by another in return for support of his or her proposal.

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Log-rolling

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Senator or Representative assisting party leader with member insights

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Whip

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Votes where each legislator’s vote is recorded

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Roll-call votes

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Order from House Rules Committee limiting debate time and forbidding amendments.

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Closed Rule