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What was the impact of OBRA 1985?
Reduced spending on social programs and changed tax laws to address the federal budget deficit.
Cause/Effect: Census every 10 years.
Cause: Population changes. Effect: Reapportionment of House seats.
Cause/Effect: Gerrymandering.
Cause: Partisan control of state legislatures. Effect: Less competitive elections, incumbency advantage.
Cause/Effect: Longer Senate terms.
Cause: Desire for stability and deliberation. Effect: Senators may be less responsive to short-term public opinion.
What is the main function of the House of Representatives?
To represent the population of each state.
What is the main function of the Senate?
To represent the states equally.
What role does Congress have in the budget process?
Congress has the power to pass the federal budget.
What role does Congress have in declaring war?
Congress has the power to declare war.
What is the role of congressional districts?
To define the area from which a House representative is elected.