US Gov unit 4 Vocab US Gov. Unit 4/Chapter 5 – Vocabulary – Flashcards
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ribosomes
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cell structures where protiens are made
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Distributes government power among the 3 branches of government. The strongest check on congressional power.
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Separation of Powers
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A tax levied on one person but passed on to another for payment. Example gas, liquor or airline tickets.
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Indirect Tax
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Drawing district boundaries to give an advantage to a candidate
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Gerrymandering
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The distribution of seats in the House based on population
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House apportionment
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The powers only suggest by the constitution
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Implied powers
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The people that live within a particular area
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Constituents
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When the opponent takes the floor and refuses to stop talking in a effort to prevent the measure from coming up in a vote.
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Filibuster
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The number needed to legally conduct business is only 100
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Quorum
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An end to a debate
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Cloture
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Made of members from each chamber usually forms among the committee that handled the bill
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Conference committee
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President choses not to sign the bill, after 10 days if congress remains in session it becomes a law, but if congress stops session it does not become a bill
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Pocket veto
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Is a meeting of all the house members from a particular political party
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Party Caucus
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Constitution that outlines the commerce power granted to congress
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Commerce clause
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Legal document requires a person to testify
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Congressional subpoena
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keeping an eye on executive branch and makes sure its running right
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Congressional oversight
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A law that punishes a person without a trail
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Bill of attainer
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Prevents a government from holding people in secret or without charge
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Writ of habeas corpus
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congress moved to limit the President's ability to fright wars without such a declaration
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War powers resolution
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A provision that bears little relationship to the bills main topic
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Rider
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Contracting a public official - to persuade the official to support the groups interest
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Lobbyist
