plano Flashcards
Reynolds v simms
State legislature districts have to have roughly equal populations
baker v carr
reddistricitng is in judicial question
House majority leader
Eric cantor
House Minority leader
Nancy pelosi
Senate Majority leader
Harry Reid
Senate Minority leader
Mitch Mcconnel
Speaker of the house
John Boehner
United States v Harris
reffered to as kkk case, decided it was unconstitutional to federally penalize crimes such as assult and murder.
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Co. v. Oregon
says that y to directly propose and/or vote on the laws that would govern them
Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/pacific-states-telephone-telegraph-co-v-oregon#ixzz2MA5HOvDG
Private Bill
is a proposal for a law that would apply to a particular individual or group of individuals, or corporate entity
public bill
applys to everyone within the juridiction
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970
decreassed power to chair, increased minority, member power,ainly on the rules that governed congressional committee procedures.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legislative_Reorganization_Act_of_1970
Appropriation
typically refers to the legislative designation of money for particular uses, in the context of a budget or spending bill.
Concurrent Resolution
s a resolution (a legislative measure) adopted by both houses of a bicameral legislature that lacks the force of law (is non-binding) and does not require the approval of the chief executive.
Gag rule
a rule that limits or forbids the raising, consideration or discussion of a particular topic by members of a legislative or decision-making body.
