AP GOV unit 2

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Bicameral Legislature

A legislature with two separate chambers, as seen in Congress, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Enumerated Powers

Powers specifically listed in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution, including federal funding and foreign policy.

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Implied Powers

Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but necessary to carry out the enumerated powers, justified by the Necessary and Proper Clause.

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Speaker of the House

The leader of the House of Representatives, chosen by members of the House and typically from the majority party.

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Committee of the Whole

A procedural move in the House that relaxes debate rules to allow for quicker consideration of amendments.

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Filibuster

A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislation by extending debate.

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Cloture Rule

A procedure to end a filibuster, requiring a two-thirds vote (60 senators) to bring a bill to a vote.

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Rider

An additional provision added to a bill that may not be related to the main topic, often aimed at benefiting a representative's agenda.

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Pork Barrel Spending

Government spending that benefits a specific location, often used to win votes or support for legislation.

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Gerrymandering

The practice of drawing congressional districts in a way that gives one political party an advantage over others.

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Joint Committee

A committee composed of members from both the House and Senate, typically focused on specific issues.

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Judicial Activism

The judicial philosophy that the court should actively interpret the Constitution to promote social change.

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Judicial Restraint

The judicial philosophy that judges should limit their own power by adhering closely to the Constitution as written.

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Iron Triangle

The relationship among bureaucratic agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups that influences policy-making.

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Administrative Discretion

The ability of bureaucrats to make choices concerning the best way to implement laws.

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Significant Power of the Speaker

Controls debate and committee assignments; recognized as a leader in the House of Representatives.

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Bureaucratic Accountability

The mechanisms in place to hold bureaucratic agencies responsible for their actions and decisions.

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Census

A population count that occurs every ten years, used to apportion representatives among the states.

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Necessary and Proper Clause

Allows Congress to make laws required to exercise its enumerated powers, sometimes called the Elastic Clause.

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Marbury v. Madison

The landmark case that established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.