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Congress
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Can a bill be amended?
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Can a law be overturned?
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Does the Congressional Record report what happens on the floors of the Senate and House?
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Has the House mace ever been used?
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Has the Senate ever rejected a treaty?
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How does a bill become law?
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How does a joint resolution differ from a bill?
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What are continuing resolutions? How often are they used?
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What are fast-track procedures?
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What are resolutions and concurrent resolutions?
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What do the House and Senate parliamentarians do?
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What do the House and Senate sergeants-at-arms do?
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What does a floor manager do?
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What is a Christmas tree bill?
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What is a clean bill?
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What is a legislative veto?
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What is a motion to table?
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What is a point of order?
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What is a quorum?
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What is a rider?
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What is the difference between a public and a private bill?
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What is the difference between an authorization bill and an appropriations bill?
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What is unanimous consent?
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When did Congress first appear on television?
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Where can you find copies of laws? Of bills, with legislative histories?
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Who was the last president to attend Congress during a floor debate?
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