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POLS 101 Chapter 7
Overview of Chapter 7
Term | Definition |
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Descriptive Representation | -Idea that elected body should mirror the population it represents - The idea that the elected officials will represent the interests of their own sex, race or socio-economic group |
Substantive Representation | The tendency of elected officials to support an agenda based on their own personal political party |
Standing Committee | - Permanent - Has legislative power to mark up a bill |
Joint Committee | - Permanent - Lack of Legislative power - Party coordinates legislation between the 2 houses |
Select/Special Committee | - Temporary, only lasts about 1-2 years of a congressional term - Lack of legislative power - Investigates topics not related to the jurisdiction of the standing committees |