Topic 6 Civics

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This is taken every 10 years and helps decide how districts are changed.

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Census

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This is the process of drawing congressional districts so it gives a party an unfair advantage.

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Gerrymandering

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parliamentary procedure where debate over a proposed piece of legislation is extended and delayed, one or more members can delay or entirely prevent a vote on the proposal, unlimited debate.

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filibuster

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Who is one of our senators from Michigan?

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Gary Peters

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What is one way the president can check congress's power?

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Vetoing legislation

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Who is in charge of redrawing congressional lines?

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State legislatures or independent commissions

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Who is the representative for Michigan's 1st Congressional district?

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Jack Bergman

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How long is a term in the house of representatives?

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2 years

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Process of adjusting state’s Congressional representation based on population changes recorded in census

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Redistricting

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Located in Article 1 of the Constitution, allows Congress to “stretch” the Constitution as long as something is deemed to be “necessary and proper.” Expand power of federal government.

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Elastic Clause