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Season 1 Episode 3 "Chapter 3": House of Cards

The document provides vocabulary definitions and comprehension questions for House of Cards Season 1, Episode 3, noting that Frank must leave negotiations to deal with a crisis at home, while journalist Zoe navigates the politics of her rising career, and includes a section on the basic structure of the US House of Representatives and Senate.

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Season 1 Episode 3 "Chapter 3": House of Cards

The document provides vocabulary definitions and comprehension questions for House of Cards Season 1, Episode 3, noting that Frank must leave negotiations to deal with a crisis at home, while journalist Zoe navigates the politics of her rising career, and includes a section on the basic structure of the US House of Representatives and Senate.

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House of Cards

Season 1; Episode 3 Chapter 3


Summary: Frank must leave union negotiations to deal with a crisis in his
home district. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise.
American Government Basics: Congress
House of Representatives:
Representatives serve the
people of a specific
congressional district within
their state
Made up of 435 representatives,
elected from the 50 states
Public elections held every 2 years
Number of representatives from a
certain state depends on population

Senate:
Senators balance the needs of their
whole state with federal needs
Each state is represented by two senators,
who hold office for 6 years
Elections for 1/3 of the seats every 2 years
Number of senators remains at 2 despite the
population

Vocabulary:
1. Open a can of worms: open up a difficult or undesirable discussion; create
a mess
2. Vulgar: indecent, obscene, improper
3. Fuss: protest or argument against something, usually without need
4. Smear campaign: a campaign or advertisement to ruin the someones
reputation
5. Livid: Very angry
6. Two-bit: unimportant, cheap
7. Spinning our wheels: to waste effort without making any effects
8. Cut me a little slack: to stop bothering or pressuring someone; Give me
a break
9. Under the weather: sick, not feeling well
10.
To bitch: to complain; to argue
11.
Cut and dry: straightforward; simple
12.
Cornerstone: a necessary piece or foundation
13.
Shit storm: many bad things happening at once; mayhem
14.
Extort: to force someone to do something or give something up
15.
Roll the dice: to take a chance
16.
Fuck it: meaning I dont care or Whatever; Screw it
17.
Apples and oranges: when someone compares two things that
are not even similar, that you cannot compare
18.
Trailblazer: someone who does something before anyone else
19.
Wantonness: hurting others carelessly
20.
Humility: the quality of being humble or modest; not valuing
yourself above others

While watching the episode, write down at least three words that
you do not know or have questions about.
Write the names of these characters or places.

________________________
_____________________________

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BONUS: What does Zoe say his nickname is?


_________________________
Which of the three branches of government does this person work
in?

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____________________________

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Comprehension Questions:
1. Why does Frank have to return to his home district? Does he want to?
2. Why is Zoes boss, Hammerschmidt, angry with her?
3. How does Claire react when the woman in the graveyard yells at her?
What is the significance of this scene?
4. Why is Gillian not sure if she wants to work with Claire? Do you think
she makes the right decision?
5. What job is Christina offered? Why doesnt Peter want her to take it?
6. What is the significance of the tulips at the end of the episode?

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