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Section 1

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Cloture rule

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prevents filibustering and ends debate in the Senate, by a three-fifths vote of the Senate

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Closed primary

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only registered party members may vote

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Conference committee

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a temporary committee to work out a compromise version of a bill that has passed the House of Representatives and Senate in different forms

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Connecticut Compromise

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settled disputes between the states over the structure of the legislative branch

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Coattail effect

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weaker or lesser-known candidates from the president's party profit from the president's popularity by winning votes

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Comparable worth

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women should be paid salaries equal to men for equivalent job responsibilities and skills

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Constituent

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all residents of the state for Senators, all residents of a district for House members

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Casework

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assistance given to constituents by congressional members, answering questions or doing favors

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Cooperative federalism

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cooperation among federal, state, and local government; "marble cake" federalism

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Caucus

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locally held meeting in a state to select delegates who, in turn, will nominate candidates to political offices

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Certificate

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a lower court asks the Supreme Court about a rule a law or procedure

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Concurring opinion

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justice or justices who agree with the majority's opinion but not with the reason behind the decision

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Constitutional courts

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federal courts created by Congress under Article III of the Constitution, including the district courts, courts of appeals, and specialized courts such as the U.S. Court of International Trade

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Caucus (congressional)

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an association of congressional members who advocate a political ideology, regional, ethnic, or economic interest

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Constitutional law

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laws relating to the interpretation of the Constitution

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Courts of appeals

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Federal courts that review decisions of federal district courts, regulatory commissions, and other federal courts

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Critical election

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sharp changes in the existing patterns of party loyalty due to changing social and economic conditions

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Civil liberties

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constitutional freedoms guaranteed to all citizens

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Checks and balances

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each branch of government is subject to restraints by the other two branches

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Categorical grant

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federal grants for specific purposes defined by law

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Concurrent jurisdiction

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the authority to hear cases is shared by federal and state courts

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Conservative

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a person whose political views favor more local, limited government, less government regulations, conformity to social norms and values; tough on criminals

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Constituency service

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casework, assistance to constituents by congressional members

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Constitution

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the document setting forth the laws and principles of the government; a plan of government

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Cabinet

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government departments headed by presidential appointees to help establish public policy and operate a specific policy area of governmental activity

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Civil rights

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positive acts of government designed to prevent discrimination and provide equality before the law

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Congressional districting

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state legislatures draw congressional districts for states with more than one representative

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Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise

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resolved differences between northern and southern states; Congress could not tax exports nor ban the slave trade for 20 years

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Concurrent powers

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powers shared by the federal and state government

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