Legislative Vocabulary

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5.	To distribute (Congress divides seats based on population, uses census data)
6.	Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution allows congress stretch the delegated powers when necessary for the national interest.
8.	The length of time an elected offical serves.
9.	The political party that has more members in congress.
10.	The presiding officer of the House of Representatives
15.	The officer who presides over the Senate when the vice President is not there
16.	Two House Legislature
18.	A small group of lawmakers. (Where most of the work is done).
19.	To end a session or meeting.
20.	To have legal protection while performing official duties (unless it is a serious crime)

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1.	To mail official letters free
2.	The Vice President of the United States serves as the prsiding officer of the Senate
3.	A plan or proposal for a law.
4.	People who live in the Congressmen's home state or district
7.	Bills dealing with money
11.	The political party with fewer members in Congress
12.	To formally accuse a government official of serious crime. ( only done by the House of Representatives.
13.	One House Legislature
14.	A series of meetings.
17.	Any special interest group that tries to influence congressmen

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