AP Vocabulary--DG (6)

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Passed by Congress in 1964, this act protects people from private (non governmental) acts of discrimination?

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Civil Rights Act

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The powers listed specifically in the US Constitution.

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Exclusive

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The exchange of support or favors among legislators by voting for each others bills.

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Log Rolling

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A law that declares a person, without a trial, to be guilty of a crime. Barred by the constitution.

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Bill of Attainder

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The power of the Rules Committee in the House of Representatives rests on its authority to...

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place a bill on the legislative calendar, limit time for debate and determine the type of amendments allowed

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When Senator Smith votes on bills, she is voting with the mind of how it will impact the country as a whole and not just the constituents in her state. Which model of representation do her actions embody?

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The trustee model