Vocabulary on Congress - 3
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| The ability of members of Congress to mail letters to their constituents free of charge | franking privilege
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| An order from the Rules Committee in the House that permits a bill to be amended on the legislative floor | open
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| A resolution requiring approval of both houses and the signature of the president and having the same legal status as a law | joint resolution
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| Legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in the hope of winning their votes | pork barrel
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| Congressional districts designed to make it easier for minority citizens to elect minority representatives | majority-minority
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| when a member seeking votes for a bill will promise to support another member's future legislation -- in return for a vote now. | logrolling
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| Congressional provisions that direct the federal government to fund specific projects. It is a provision in a law that provides a direct benefit to members of Congress or their supporters. | Earmarks
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| A vote in the Senate to end debate and proceed to take a vote on a bill. It takes 60 votes | cloture
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| Work that representatives do on behalf of individuals (or groups) they represent to solve problems with government agencies | casework or constituent service
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