AP Vocabulary--SG(5)

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An attempt to defeat a bill in the Senate by talking it to death.

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Filibuster

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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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Type of legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in districts/states in hopes of winning votes in return.

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Pork Barreling

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Political socialization is the process by which

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political values are passed to the next generation

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the person who already holds elected office

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incumbent

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Powers not specifically granted to the national government or denied to the states. _____ _____ are held by the states through the Tenth Amendment.

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reserved powers

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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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When the process of incorporation is referred to as "selective," it is in reference to the fact that

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incorporation has happened on an amendment-by-amendment basis.

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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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Which of the following is considered mandatory spending? Defense spending, Social Security, Infrastructure projects, Education grants

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Social Security