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Understanding Key Legislative Terms: A Guide to Bicameralism and Congressional Concepts

This guide provides a concise overview of essential legislative vocabulary, including concepts like bicameral legislature, census, constituent, gerrymandering, and party dynamics. Learn the difference between majority and minority parties, understand the role of standing committees, the importance of seniority in Congress, and familiarize yourself with expressed powers as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. This resource is ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in the workings of the legislative process.

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Understanding Key Legislative Terms: A Guide to Bicameralism and Congressional Concepts

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  1. Ch. 6 Content Vocab Bicameral – a legislature consisting of two parts, or houses Census- a population count Constituent- a person from a legislator’s district Gerrymander-an oddly shaped district designed to increase the vote

  2. 5) Majority party- in both parties more than half members belong 6) Minority party- in both parties fewer than half the members belong 7) Standing committee-permanent committees 8) Seniority- years of services 9) Expressed powers- powers that congress has that are specifically listed in the constitution

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