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Ch. 9 content over Congress

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Which type of representation allows constituents to hire & fire their representative?

Agency representation

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T/F: The president can directly propose a bill to Congress

False

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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 filibuster?

Tactic used in the Senate to block or prevent action on legislation

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Which chamber has 6 year term appointments?

Senate

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Which chamber has 2 year term appointments?

House of Representatives

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How many members are in the Senate?

100 (2 per state)

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How many representatives are in the House?

435

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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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What is patronage?

The benefits that constituents receive from their representative

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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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T/F: Congressional polarization has been increasing since the 1970s

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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