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Almost all the important work on tax laws occurs in the
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House ways &means committee
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This group tends to vote in favor of business
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Republicans
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The largest portion of the federal government's budget is spent on
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Entitlements
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This is an example of an entitlement
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Social security, welfare
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These committees have the power to cut budgets
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Approprieations
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Representatives of interest groups that work to influence Congress are called
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Lobbyists
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This group tends to favor social-welfare programs
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Democrats/ liberal
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Following the vice president, the next in succession for the presidency is the
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Speaker of the house
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A president cannot exceed this number of years in office
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10
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This system is often called a winner-take-all system
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Electoral college
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This group is chosen by the president for their experience in selected areas
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Cabinet
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This address is given by the president to Congress
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State of union
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This deals with presidential succession
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25th amendment
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Electors are elected by popular vote, but the president is elected by
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Electoral college/ vote
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This group advises the president on military & foreign policy
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National security council
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