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Four checks on the executive branch by the legislative branch

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Four checks on the executive branch by the legislative branch

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May override presidential vetoes with a two-thirds vote

Has the power over the purse strings to actually fund any executive actions

May remove the president through impeachment

Senate approves treaties

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The minimum number of members who must be present for business to be conducted in Congress

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The House of Representatives

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Define IRON TRIANGLE and who is involved.

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Define IRON TRIANGLE and who is involved.

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A close beneficial relationship between an agency, a congressional committee and an interest group. Congress gives support and passes law, the bureaucracy enforces the laws and the interest groups provide congressional support by lobbying and giving money.

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What is gerrymandering and how is it different from apportionment?

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What is gerrymandering and how is it different from apportionment?

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Gerrymandering is the redrawing of district lines in order to give an advantage to a political candidate, party, etc. The difference between gerrymandering and apportionment is that gerrymandering is illegal; also gerrymandering can apply to any legislative office, while apportionment applies only to THOR.

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What is the difference between and interest group and a political party?

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What is the difference between and interest group and a political party?

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The goal of political parties is to get candidates elected to public office. The goal of interest groups is to shape public policy. Political parties must present a stance on multiple platform issues, while most interest groups are single-issue.

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In the Ways & Means committee of THOR

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Gerrymandering and other issues concerning districts and apportionment; "one man, one vote"

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Differences between the House and the Senate - there MUST be at least 10 on this list.  

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Differences between the House and the Senate - there MUST be at least 10 on this list.  

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1) The House has 435 members, while the Senate has 100
2) THOR based on population; Senate gets 2 per state
3) All revenue bills originate in THOR
4) Senate terms 6 years
5) House terms 2 years
6) House has the power to impeach
7) Senate is the location for impeachment trials
8) Filibustering is allowed in Senate but not THOR
9) The leader of THOR is the Speaker of the House
10) The leader of the Senate is the Vice President

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What happens if there is a tie in the electoral college or a candidate doesn't reach 270?

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What happens if there is a tie in the electoral college or a candidate doesn't reach 270?

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The Speaker of the House has to break the tie.

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A lobbying firm securing federal money for a university to construct a nutrition center is an example of an...

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A lobbying firm securing federal money for a university to construct a nutrition center is an example of an...

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earmark

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a petition to strip a bill from a committee and bring it to the floor

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The procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote

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Shape Policy

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What is the difference between an interest group and a political party?

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What is the difference between an interest group and a political party?

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An IG shapes policy on a personal or particular issues, and a political party's job is to get their candidates elected.

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All revenue bills begin in the House of Reps.

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A bill fails to become a law when the president does not sign it within 10 days before Congress adjourns.

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Using the general public (rather than lobbyists) to contact government officials about a public policy

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A provision in a law that provides a direct benefit to a client without the benefit having been reviewed on the merits by all of congress

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Assessments of a representative's voting record on issues important to an interest group

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A signal telling a legislator what values are at stake in a vote, and how that issue fits into his or her own political views on party agenda

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A widely shared demand for change in some aspect of the social or political order

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A political organization whose goals will principally benefit nonmembers

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Political organizations that attract members by appealing to their political convictions or principles

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A benefit that comes from serving a cause or principle

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Money or things valued in monentary terms

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The social rewards (sense of pleasure, status, or companionship) that lead people to join political organizations

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Something of value one cannot get without joining an organization

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Something of value that all individuals share, whether or not they contribute to it (such as clean air or water)

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The tendency of individuals to avoid contributing to public goods

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A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of an interest group

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A committee set up by a corporation, labor union, or interest group that raises and spends campaign money from voluntary donations

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An organization of people sharing a common intrest or goal that seeks to influence public policy

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What are some of the results of campaign finance reform since 1973?  List FIVE

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What are some of the results of campaign finance reform since 1973?  List FIVE

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1. Increase in PACs

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Why are standing committees and subcommittees valuable to the legislative process?

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Why are standing committees and subcommittees valuable to the legislative process?

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Because policy specialists generally are sitting on them so sifting through information is more efficient

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Define IRON TRIANGLE and who is involved.

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Define IRON TRIANGLE and who is involved.

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to pry a bill from a committee in THOR, requires 218

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the direct election of Senators - didn't happen until 1913

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What is the benefit of having the majority in Congress?

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What is the benefit of having the majority in Congress?

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Which chamber is more powerful the House or the Senate?

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Which chamber is more powerful the House or the Senate?

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What happens if there is a tie in the electoral college or a candidate doesn't reach 270?

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What happens if there is a tie in the electoral college or a candidate doesn't reach 270?

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What is the difference between and interest group and a political party?

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What is the difference between and interest group and a political party?

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The function of interest groups is to...

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The function of interest groups is to...

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The reactive nature of interest groups and lobbyists to new issues has caused a spread of special interests.  Can you give an example?

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The reactive nature of interest groups and lobbyists to new issues has caused a spread of special interests.  Can you give an example?

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List at least FIVE techniques used by lobbyist

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List at least FIVE techniques used by lobbyist

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A lobbying firm securing federal money for a university to construct a nutrition center is an example of an...

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A lobbying firm securing federal money for a university to construct a nutrition center is an example of an...

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Ethics of Government Act of 1978 outlawed which activities ?

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Ethics of Government Act of 1978 outlawed which activities ?

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1. bribery
2. solicitation of funds for the performance of duties
3. outside employment of a government offical if it creates a conflict of interest
4. refusal of a president to disclose income from stocks and bonds

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What is an amicus curiae brief in the context of Interest Groups?

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What is an amicus curiae brief in the context of Interest Groups?

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The legislative process is cautious and deliberate because...

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The legislative process is cautious and deliberate because...

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What would you say is true about divided party control of the presidency and Congress?

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What would you say is true about divided party control of the presidency and Congress?

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so the bill may "ride" through Congress or if you add so many, to kill the bill

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What does the House Ways and Means Committee do?

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What does the House Ways and Means Committee do?

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Congress reapportions every 10 years after the census, who draws the district lines

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Congress reapportions every 10 years after the census, who draws the district lines

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Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause so important to Congress?

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Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause so important to Congress?

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What is the difference between an open rule and closed rule?

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What is the difference between an open rule and closed rule?

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Which demographic is underrepresented in Congress?

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Which demographic is underrepresented in Congress?

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WOMEN!

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Why is the Rules Committee so important?

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Why is the Rules Committee so important?

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The most important variable in determining the outcome of an election for a member of THOR is what...

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The most important variable in determining the outcome of an election for a member of THOR is what...

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What are enumerated powers and what are some examples?  Where can you find them?

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What are enumerated powers and what are some examples?  Where can you find them?

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List some leadership positions in Congress

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List some leadership positions in Congress

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What is gerrymandering and how is it different from apportionment?

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What is gerrymandering and how is it different from apportionment?

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Give FIVE characteristics of the Committee system/work in Congress

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Give FIVE characteristics of the Committee system/work in Congress

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Four checks on the executive branch by the legislative branch

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Four checks on the executive branch by the legislative branch

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Differences between the House and the Senate - there MUST be at least 10 on this list.  

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Differences between the House and the Senate - there MUST be at least 10 on this list.  