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Legislative Branch (Vocabulary (Census-A population count taken by the…
Legislative Branch
Vocabulary
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Gerrymandering- an oddly shaped election district designed to increase the voting strength of a particular
Elastic clause- clause in article 1, section 8 of the constitution that gives congress the right to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its expressed powers
Filibuster- a tactic for defeating a bill in the senate by talking unit the bill's sponsor withdraws it
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How a bill becomes a law
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3.) House debates, votes on passage. bill passes; goes to senate for approval or a different version passes and goes to conference committee.
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Special powers (senate)
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Treaties with other nations entered into by the President must be approved by a two-thirds vote by the Senate.