Unit 2.1 Congress Vocab Quizizz Review

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Funded 11,000 projects like civil war theme park and halls of fame, money allocated to appropriations committee.

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2005 consolidations act

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A bill with many riders, often used by senators to attach favored ideas or benefits for their states.

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“Christmas Tree Bill”

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2001, race may be a factor in gerrymandering, increasing black and Hispanic representatives.

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Easley v. Cromartie

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Reverse discrimination in NC's 12th district.

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Easley v. Cromartie

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Money available each fiscal year

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appropriation

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Authority for a program or agency to exist and set its policy.

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authorization

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Two-house Congress (House & Senate)

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Bicameral

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Groupings of members with similar interests, 70 groups, shape agenda, some regional, pressure agencies to act.

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Caucuses

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Gag rules impose strict time limits on debate, leaving non-committee members with little choice to vote.

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House closed rules

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Permits amendments, less strict rules, input of all members, more rules recently.

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House open rules