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A resolution needed to be approved by both the senate, house, and president.

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A group of people seeking or receiving advantages, typically through political lobbying.

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Written law passed by a legislative body.

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Exercising power over a bill by taking no action.

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The procedure for ending a debate and calling a vote.

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The rule that allows legislature to "talk over" a bill being made if they disagree with it but know they will lose the vote.

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A project that uses government money to benefit one district or state.

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A person unaffiliated legally with any political position but gives politicians money to support their causes.

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A congressional privilege that does not require a member of congress to pay shipping.

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A law that is newly enacted cannot be used against people who violated that law before in was being enforced.

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A bill that forfeit a person rights if they have committed and felony.

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A formal charge against a government official.

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If a judge issues this the keepers of a prisoner must prove they are holding that prisoner lawfullu, a prisoner may request a judge to issue one.

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A written clause in the constitution that give congress the power to stretch their powers as they see fit.

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Powers implied but not directly given to the legislative branch in the constitution.

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The congressional practice that allows the most senior members of the congress first pick in their choice of committees.

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A committee formed to decide on pressing issues.

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A permanent committee formed in Congress, For example there are Standing Committees for agriculture, veterans affairs, etc...

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The party that makes up the minority of voters.

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The party that makes up the majority of the voting body.

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The practice of outlining a district to include a large number of one party. This is done to give one party a majority in a district.

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A member of a larger body, for example an elector or voter.

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A population count that happens in America every 10 years. The population determines how many representatives can be voted into the house.

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A legislative house made up of two parts. Our Congress is Bicameral because it is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.