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22 Cards in this Set
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What is the only type of bill that can only be introduced in House of Reps?
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Bill that raises revenue can only be introduced
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Name the two types of bills that are introduced in Congress and explain each.
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public bills (national issues) private bills (individual or local places
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Who gave the longest filibuster in the Senate and how long did it last?
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Senator Srtom RSC 24 hours 18 minutes
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What do resolutions deal with?
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measure relating to business either house or expressing opinion of either house.
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Can anyone introduce a bill in the House or Senate? Explain.
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only a member of congress introduce a bill in congress
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Explain the function of a “discharge petition”
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enables members to force a bill that has remained in committee 30 days onto the floor for consideration
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Explain the following statement: “The main difference between the House and Senate procedures involves debate.”
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house debate
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What is “pigeonholing?” Explain.
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when a bill is put away and forgotten in committee |
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What 3 actions can the President take regarding legislation? |
sigh it, veto it, do nothing
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Explain a “rider. |
provision not likely to pass
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Please explain what a “pocket veto” is.
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when the president does not sigh or veto a bill within 10 days, but congress has adjourned, the bill dies
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What is a voice vote? |
members vote by saying yay or nay |
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What is a standing vote? |
stand against, sit agreed
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Explain the voting system that has replaced the roll-call vote? |
computerizing vote system
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Explain the significance of Clinton vs.City of New York (Supreme Court Case). |
gave president power to reject or veto any bill
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What are the four courses of action that a committee may take on a bill? |
report bill refuse to report bill report bill in amended form report bill with unfavorable recommendation report a bill committee |
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Explain how a filibuster can be stopped by “cloture”? |
if 60 senators vote for cloture, no more than another 30 hours may be spent on a debate forcing a vote on a bill |
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What role do “conference committees” play in the bill to law process?
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bill must be passed in each house in identical form
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Why would a committee report a bill but not recommend passage? |
it believes entire house should have the opportunity to vote on it and the committee does not want to be seen as killing the bill
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If a bill is introduced in the House of Representatives, it is given a number preceded by what letters? |
house of reps
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Who determines when a bill goes to the Floor for consideration in the House? In the Senate?
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house rules committee in house of reps. and senate majority leader in senate
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How long can any one member of the House speak without getting unanimous consent to speak for longer? (Remember, filibusters only allowed in the Senate) |
a member of the house can speak for 1 hour
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