Congress Flashcards

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Representation

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The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented.

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National lawmaking

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The process of crafting legislation that applies to the entire nation.

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Partisanship

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Strong, unwavering allegiance to one's own political party, often leading to unwillingness to compromise with the opposing party.

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Constituency

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A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.

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Policy representation

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When elected officials represent the interests and policy preferences of their constituents.

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Allocative representation

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When representatives secure projects, services, and funds for their district.

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Pork barrel

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Government spending for localized projects to bring money to a representative's district.

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Casework

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Assistance provided by members of Congress to constituents who encounter a grievance with a federal agency or the federal government.

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Symbolic representation

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Efforts of members of Congress to stand for American ideals or identify with common constituency values.

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Hyperpartisanship

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A sharply polarized situation in which political parties are in fierce disagreement with each other.