American Gov KT Congress

The reallocation of the number of representatives each state has in the house of Representatives. 

An office holder who is seeking reelection. Incumbency is the single most important factor in determining the outocme of congressional elections. 

the right of members of congress to mail newsletters to their constituents at the governments expense.

permanent subject-matter congressional committees that hanle legislation and oversee the bureaucracy.

Temporary bodies that are formed to resolce differences betweeen House and Senate versions of a bill.

The house rules committee sets the guidelines for floor debate. It gives each bill a rule that places the bill on the legislative calendar, limits time for debate, and determines the type of amendments that will be allowed. 

house committee that handles  tax bills.

Unwritten rule in both hhouses fo Congress reserving committee chairs to members of the committee with the longest records of continuous service..

A way of delaying or preventing action on a bill by using long speeches and unlimited debate to "talk a bill to death"

A senate motion to end a filibuster. Cloture requires a three-fifths vote. 

 tactic of mutual aid and vote trading among legislators.

Congressional review of the activites of an executive agency, department, or office. 

When members of Congress cast votes based on the wishes of their constituents.