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Constituency |
The residents in the area from which an official is elected |
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Bicameral |
Having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers or houses, distinguished from unicameral |
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Filibuster |
A tactic used by members of the senate to prevent action on legislation they oppose by continuously holding the floor and speaking until the majority backs down. Once given the floor, senators have unlimited time to speak, and it requires a vote of three-fifths of the senate to end a filibuster |
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Veto |
The presidents constitutional power to turn down acts of congress. A presidential veto may be overridden by a two-thirds vote of each house of congress |
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Impeachment |
The formal charge by the House of Representatives that a government official has committed treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors |
