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| "a friend of the court"; filed by an individual to present arguments in addition to those presented by each party |
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| form of organization that operates through impersonal, uniform rules and procedures |
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| an agreement at the Constitutional Convention for a bicameral legislature in which representation would be based on population in the lower house, and equal representation in the upper house |
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| gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect multiple states or nations |
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| procedure for terminating debate in the Senate |
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| election in which voters choose party nominees |
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| legal process whereby an alleged offender is surrendered to the state in which the crime was committed |
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| system to elect the president in which voters cote for electors pledged to cast ballots for a candidate |
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| full faith and credit clause |
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| requires each state to recognize civil judgments rendered by courts of other states and to accept their public records as valid |
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| practice in the senate whereby a senator refuses to give up the floor and prevents a vote on an issue |
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| drawing of legislative districts to benefit incumbents |
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| relationship among interest groups, congressional committees, and government agencies |
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| necessary and proper clause |
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| sets the implied powers of Congress, stating that Congress has the right to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out powers vested in the national government |
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| process by which we develop political opinions and values |
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| something given with the expectation of receiving something in return |
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| committee that is permanent and involves a major issue |
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| court order directing an official to perform an official duty |
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| writ used to bring a case before the Supreme Court |
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| procedure for submitting to popular vote measures passed by legislature or amendments to state Constitutions |
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| political action committee (PAC) |
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| legally entitled to raise funds on a voluntary basis to give to a candidate or party |
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