CLEP American Government
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Blue Dog Democrats
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
Compromise members of both houses and are primarily responsible for fact finding and raising awareness of particular problems and issues; they rarely report bills to the House or Senate
Democrats who advocate fiscal restraint
In a two-party political system like the U.S., third parties have little political power but play important roles in politics. Impact elections by siphoning off votes from major parties spoiling a party's chance in a close race.