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