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I. ReapportionmentI. ReapportionmentA. Every 10 years the nation conducts a census.
B. The census determines how many representatives each state receives. (435 total)
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C. Each state also draws new districts, know as redistrictingD. This often leads to charges of gerrymandering, or the drawing of congressional districts thatfavor one of the parties.
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II. The Committee II. The Committee System System
A. Standing Committees deal with proposedbills and are permanent. Examples: Banking, Foreign Affairs, Appropriations.
B. Select Committees are specially created and conduct special investigations. Examples: Watergate, Iran-Contra
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C. Joint Committees are made up of membersof both houses for the purpose of coordinatinginvestigations, special business or to expeditebusiness between the two houses.D. Conference Committees resolve legislativedifferences between the houses.
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III. Important III. Important CommitteesCommittees
House Ways and Means Committee:responsible for appropriations measures.House Rules Committee: determinesthe order in which legislation reaches the floor.Senate Judiciary Committee: Makesrecommendations regarding presidential judicial appointments.
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IV. PolicymakingIV. PolicymakingA. Congress uses the power of congressionaloversight to gather information, reviewoperations and budgets of executive departmentsand independent regulatory agencies.
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V. Overcoming V. Overcoming gridlock gridlock
A. Logrolling or “I’ll vote for yours if you vote for mine”
B. CoalitionsC. Consensus building