Congress Continued Flashcards

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Who runs for Congress?

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  • standard profile is a rich, white lawyer

- Are exceptions

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How often do members of Congress get elected?

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  • House of Reps run for election every 2 years

- Senators run for election every six years

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What is Gerrmandering?

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-Strategically redrawing boundaries that creates advantage that vote towards party

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What is Re-district?

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-States redraw boundaries for members of House of Reps every 10 years

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What is apportionment?

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-Determining states getting seats in the House of Reps

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