| A | B |
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| Proposition | Refers to a method that allows the people to ask for a new law from their legislatures |
| Gerrymandering | Refers to when a state is divided into odd shaped congressional districts |
| Constituent | Refers to the voter |
| Standing Committee | Is a permanent committee in Congress |
| Appropriations | Refers to when money is set aside for a specific purpose |
| Pollster | Person who conducts a survey on various topics |
| Franking Privilege | Refers to the right of a congressional member to send work related mail without postage |
| Immunity | Refers to when a person has protection against prosecution |
| Seniority System | Has an affect as to what committees a person could be assigned in a lawmaking body |
| Pigeonhole | Refers to when a bill dies in committee |
| Lobby | Refers to a method use to influence the actions of a politician |
| Censure | Refers to a legislatures formal disapproval of one of its members actions |
| Party Whip | Refers to the person who helps the leader of his party in a house of congress |
| Cloture | Refers to a method of limiting debate in the U.S. senate |
