Poli201 Bridgmon EXAM #2 Real World Scenarios

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Representation

A member of Congress votes the way their district wants even if they personally disagree, like opposing a tax increase because constituents are against it

<p>A member of Congress votes the way their district wants even if they personally disagree, like opposing a tax increase because constituents are against it</p>
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Trustee

A senator votes for a policy they believe is best long term even if voters don't support it right now

<p>A senator votes for a policy they believe is best long term even if voters don't support it right now</p>
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Politico

A representative acts as a delegate on big public issues but uses personal judgment on complex policies

<p>A representative acts as a delegate on big public issues but uses personal judgment on complex policies</p>
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Descriptive Representation

Electing a female representative who shares experiences with women in the district

<p>Electing a female representative who shares experiences with women in the district</p>
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Substantive Representation

A lawmaker pushing policies that benefit low income communities even if they are not from that background

<p>A lawmaker pushing policies that benefit low income communities even if they are not from that background</p>
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Incumbency Advantage

A sitting senator wins reelection easily because people already know their name and work

<p>A sitting senator wins reelection easily because people already know their name and work</p>
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Casework

A congress member helps a citizen resolve a Social Security or passport issue

<p>A congress member helps a citizen resolve a Social Security or passport issue</p>
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Franking

A representative sends free newsletters to constituents to stay visible before an election

<p>A representative sends free newsletters to constituents to stay visible before an election</p>
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Gerrymandering

A state redraws district lines to pack opposing party voters into one district

<p>A state redraws district lines to pack opposing party voters into one district</p>
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Unified Government

Democrats control the presidency, House, and Senate at the same time

<p>Democrats control the presidency, House, and Senate at the same time</p>
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Divided Government

One party controls Congress while another party controls the presidency

<p>One party controls Congress while another party controls the presidency</p>
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Standing Committee

The House Agriculture Committee reviewing a farm bill

<p>The House Agriculture Committee reviewing a farm bill</p>
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Conference Committee

House and Senate members meet to fix differences in a healthcare bill

<p>House and Senate members meet to fix differences in a healthcare bill</p>
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House vs Senate

A bill passes quickly in the House but is delayed in the Senate due to extended debate

<p>A bill passes quickly in the House but is delayed in the Senate due to extended debate</p>
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Filibuster

A senator talks for hours to block a vote on a controversial bill

<p>A senator talks for hours to block a vote on a controversial bill</p>
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Cloture

The Senate gathers 60 votes to end debate and force a vote

<p>The Senate gathers 60 votes to end debate and force a vote</p>
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Commander in Chief

The president orders military action in response to a crisis

<p>The president orders military action in response to a crisis</p>
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War Powers Resolution

President must notify Congress within 48 hours of sending troops abroad

<p>President must notify Congress within 48 hours of sending troops abroad</p>
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Executive Agreement

President makes a deal with another country without Senate approval

<p>President makes a deal with another country without Senate approval</p>
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Executive Privilege

President refuses to release private communications to Congress

<p>President refuses to release private communications to Congress</p>
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Veto

President rejects a bill passed by Congress

<p>President rejects a bill passed by Congress</p>
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Pocket Veto

President ignores a bill at the end of a session and it never becomes law

<p>President ignores a bill at the end of a session and it never becomes law</p>
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Bureaucracy

The EPA creating regulations to enforce environmental laws

<p>The EPA creating regulations to enforce environmental laws</p>
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Bill Process

A healthcare bill is introduced, goes through committees, passes both chambers, and is signed into law

<p>A healthcare bill is introduced, goes through committees, passes both chambers, and is signed into law</p>
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Judicial Review

The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional

<p>The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional</p>
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Precedent

A court follows a previous ruling when deciding a similar case

<p>A court follows a previous ruling when deciding a similar case</p>
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Writ of Certiorari

The Supreme Court agrees to hear a major case after a lower court decision

<p>The Supreme Court agrees to hear a major case after a lower court decision</p>
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Rule of Four

Four justices vote to accept a case for review

<p>Four justices vote to accept a case for review</p>
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Majority Opinion

The official reasoning of the Court in a decision

<p>The official reasoning of the Court in a decision</p>
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Dissenting Opinion

Justices explain why they disagree with the Court's ruling

<p>Justices explain why they disagree with the Court's ruling</p>