CLEP American Government
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Commerce clause
A statement in the Constitution that Congress has the power to regulate commerce that takes place between states
A "friend of the court" brief, often submitted in case by an interest group to persuade the court that it should decide a case a certain way
The appropriation of federal funds by member of Congress for projects that serve the interests of their home distrust or states Legislation giving benefits to constituents through sometimes unnecessary of unwise projects within a state or district, to enhance a memeber's chance of reelection
Instead of primaries Locals select delegates to county meetings, and delegates back a certain candidate; the delegates then select delegates to represent them at a higher level... and the nominee with the most delegates wins.