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US Congress - US Government and Politics (A Level Politics)

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By: Gabrielle Griffiths
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Decks in this class (7)

Structure of Congress
The senate,
House of representatives,
Membership of the house of repres...
4  cards
Distribution of Powers
Concurrent powers,
Exclusive powers of the house of ...,
Exclusive powers of the senate
4  cards
Representation - Functions
Congressional elections,
Congressional elections turnout,
Incumbency
14  cards
Legislative - Functions
Initiation of bills,
Committee stage,
Legislation brought to the floor
10  cards
Oversight - Functions
Congress vs the presidency,
Public opinion,
Presidential actions
8  cards
Changing Roles and Powers
Growth of power,
Reduction of power,
Reduced power executive orders
8  cards
Changing Significance of Parties and of Powers
More significant,
Less significant to the public,
Less significant in congress
6  cards

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