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18 Cards in this Set
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Congressional page |
high school junior who works as a messenger or a runner in the house or senate |
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Seniority rule |
The tradition that are congressional committee members and Yorty determines that members position on the committee |
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Front (Term) Filibuster |
Back (Definition) Tactic of using the speech is on the Senate floor to delay or prevent passage of legislation |
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Cloture |
Process used to end a filibuster in the Senate |
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Hold |
Request by a Senate to delay action on a bill announcing an intention to launch a filibuster if the bill was sent to the Senate floor for a vote |
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Rider |
Amendment attached to a bill that has little or no relation to the subject of the bill |
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Christmas tree Bill |
A bill was so many riders attached to it that it seems to offer something for everyone |
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Logrolling |
Trading of boats I'm on legislation to ensure that the passage of different bills in which those legislators have a special interest |
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What is meant by logrolling |
Trading votes |
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High school junior who works as a messenger in the house or senate is called a congressional |
Page |
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What is the process used in the Senate to end a filibuster cult |
Cloture |
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In their oath of office lawmaker swear to support and defend |
The Constitution |
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Which of these is a key factor in choosing committee chairs |
Seniority |
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What is a Christmas tree bill |
A bill that has attached many unrelated riders |
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Before a bill can be sent to the president both chambers in Congress must vote to |
Approve the same version |
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How can Congress override a presidential veto |
Congress must approve the bill again by a two thirds vote in both chambers |
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What does the committee or subcommittee do during mark up |
Determine the final language of a bill |
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What kind of vote in Congress tells constitutes how their lawmakers voted |
rollcall vote |
