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__________________ is a type of representation in which representatives have the same racial, ethnic, gender, religious, or educational backgrounds as their constituents; it is based on the principle that if two individuals are similar in background, character, interests, and perspectives, than one can correctly represent the other’s views.

Senators serve _____________ year terms.

A member of Congress who is up for re-election is known as a(n) __________________________.

Appropriations made by legislative bodies for local projects that are often not needed but that are created so that local representatives can win reelection in their home districts is called ________________________.

The redrawing of district boundaries is known as ________________________.

In which chamber is representation based on population?

There are __________________ seats in the U.S. Senate.

The United States Congress is the ______________ branch of the national government.

The Senate confirms treaties.

Alex identifies himself as a right-wing Christian conservative.  He believes that radical Islamic terrorists are trying to take over his community.  He has desecrated mosques by spray painting things like “No Sharia Law Here” and “This Is A Christian Nation” on them.  He argues he is within his first amendment right to free speech because he is simply protecting his country and community against an invasion of radical Islamist terrorists.  However, given the information provided, his actions would probably not be upheld as protected speech in court because he is knowingly committing vandalism and desecration of private property.