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15.1 p. 469
Using the data in the graph above and your knowledge of US politics, perform the following tasks.
(a) Identify two trends in the graph
(b) Explain how each of the following contributes to the difference between the federal and the state and local lines in the graph.
1 Block grants
2 Federal mandates
2003_4 Both party leadership and committees in Congress play key roles in the legislative process.
a) Define two of the following elements of the congressional committee system and explain how each influences the legislative process.
1 Specialization
2 Reciprocity/logrolling
3 Party representation on committees
b) Identify two ways party leadership in Congress can influence the legislative process, and explain how each way influences the process
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