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POLS-Y103- Ch. 9

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