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What is patronage?
The benefits that constituents receive from their representative
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T/F: Congressional polarization has been increasing since the 1970s
True
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T/F: The president can write and support a bill as long as it is proposed in Congress by a member
True
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What is a private bill?
A bill that would help a specific individual/give them some type of aid or relief (usually in regard to citizenship)
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T/F: The president can directly propose a bill to Congress
False
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What is gerrymandering?
The apportionment of voters in districts in a way that is unfair (racial or ethnic group or political party)
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Which chamber of Congress is based on population?
House (based on districts, allotted 435 members for 50 states)
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Which chamber has 2 year term appointments?
House of Representatives
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What is a filibuster?
Tactic used in the Senate to block or prevent action on legislation
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How many representatives are in the House?
435
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Give 25 points!
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Which chamber has 6 year term appointments?
Senate
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How many members are in the Senate?
100 (2 per state)
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Other team loses 25 points!
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Which type of representation allows constituents to hire & fire their representative?
Agency representation
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