Bills or laws that set aside money for specific government programs, projects, or departments.

assign or distribute (something) again or in a different way

the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency

The process by which the House of Representatives accuses a federal official (like the president or a judge) of wrongdoing. The Senate then holds a trial to decide whether to remove the official from office.

a legislative body, like the U.S. Senate, where not all members are elected in the same election cycle, ensuring some continuity and experience within the body

Bicameral legislature

A lawmaking body made up of two chambers or houses — in the U.S., that’s the Senate and the House of Representatives.

the upper chamber of the bicameral United States Congress, consisting of two senators from each state, serving staggered six-year terms, and holding unique powers like confirming presidential appointments and ratifying treaties

House of Representatives

the lower chamber of the United States Congress; the U.S. Senate is the upper chamber. Together, they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States

The section of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate trade and business between states and with other countries.

A tactic used in the Senate where a senator talks for a long time to delay or block a vote on a bill.

A vote in the Senate that ends a filibuster; it requires three-fifths (60) of the senators to agree to stop debate and move to a vote.

(Necessary and Proper Clause): A part of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to make laws needed to carry out its listed powers — it “stretches” Congress’s authority.

Powers that are specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution as belonging to Congress (for example, the power to tax or to declare war).

Powers that are not directly stated in the Constitution but are suggested by the enumerated powers; they allow Congress to carry out its duties.

Partisan Gerrymandering

When district lines are drawn to favor one political party over another.

Racial Gerrymandering

When district boundaries are drawn in a way that weakens or strengthens the voting power of a racial or ethnic group.

Splitting a group of voters across several districts to dilute their power.

Concentrating a group of voters into one district to limit their influence elsewhere.

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Congress Terms

Senate and House of Reps

Question	Answer
Appropriations	Bills or laws that set aside money for specific government programs, projects, or departments.
Reapportion	assign or distribute (something) again or in a different way
Gerrymandering	the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency
Impeachment	The process by which the House of Representatives accuses a federal official (like the president or a judge) of wrongdoing. The Senate then holds a trial to decide whether to remove the official from office.
Continuous Body	a legislative body, like the U.S. Senate, where not all members are elected in the same election cycle, ensuring some continuity and experience within the body
Bicameral legislature	A lawmaking body made up of two chambers or houses — in the U.S., that’s the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Senate	the upper chamber of the bicameral United States Congress, consisting of two senators from each state, serving staggered six-year terms, and holding unique powers like confirming presidential appointments and ratifying treaties
House of Representatives	the lower chamber of the United States Congress; the U.S. Senate is the upper chamber. Together, they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States
Commerce Clause	The section of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate trade and business between states and with other countries.
Filibuster	A tactic used in the Senate where a senator talks for a long time to delay or block a vote on a bill.
Cloture	A vote in the Senate that ends a filibuster; it requires three-fifths (60) of the senators to agree to stop debate and move to a vote.
Elastic Clause	(Necessary and Proper Clause): A part of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to make laws needed to carry out its listed powers — it “stretches” Congress’s authority.
Enumerated Powers	Powers that are specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution as belonging to Congress (for example, the power to tax or to declare war).
Implied Powers	Powers that are not directly stated in the Constitution but are suggested by the enumerated powers; they allow Congress to carry out its duties.
Partisan Gerrymandering	When district lines are drawn to favor one political party over another.
Racial Gerrymandering	When district boundaries are drawn in a way that weakens or strengthens the voting power of a racial or ethnic group.
Cracking	Splitting a group of voters across several districts to dilute their power.
Packing	Concentrating a group of voters into one district to limit their influence elsewhere.

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