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17 Cards in this Set
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public bill
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a bill pertaining to public affairs generally
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private bill
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a bill pertaining to a particular individual
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simple resolution
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resolution passed by either the house or the senate
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concurrent resolution
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resolution that settles housekeeping and procedural matters that affect both houses
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joint resolution
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requires the approval of both houses and the signature of the president (just like a law)
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Multiple referal
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when a bill is referred to several committees at once
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sequential referral
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when you allow a bill to a second committee after the first is finished acting
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discharge petition
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when the full house or senate can get a bill that is stalled in committee out and onto the floor
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closed rule
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a rule that sets a strict time limit on debate and forbids the introduction of any amendments from the floor
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open rule
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permits amendments from the floor
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restrictive rule
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permits some amendments and not others
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quorum
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minimum number of members who must be present for business to be conducted in the house
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quorum call
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a calling of the roll to find out whether the necessary minimum number of members is present
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cloture rule
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the rule that breaks filibusters in the senate
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double-tracking
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where a disputed bill is shelved temporarily so that the senate can get on with business during a filibuster
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rider
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a provision added to a piece of leg. that is not germane to the bill's purpose
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christmas tree bill
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when a bill has lots of riders
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