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15 Cards in this Set
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Legislation
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The act or process of passing laws
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Resolutions
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A formal expression of opinion or intention
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Cloture
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a procedure that allows each senator to speak only 1 hour on a bill under debate
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Enumerated powers
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the expressed powers of congress that are itemized and numbered 1-18 in article 1 section 8 of the constitution
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Filibuster
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a method of defeating a bill in which a senator talks until a majority either abandons the bill or agrees to modify it
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Impeachment
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a formal accusation of misconduct in office
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Implied powers
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powers that the government requires to carry out the expressed constitution powers
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Interest group
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a group of people with common goals who organize to influence with national issues
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Legislative oversight
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a continuing review by congress of how effectively the executive branch carries out the laws congress passes
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Political party
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a group of individuals with broad common interests who organize candidates for office, win elections, conduct government, and determine public policy
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Public policy
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the course of action a government takes in response to same issue or problem
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Ratify
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to approve
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veto |
rejection of a bill |
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override |
the act of superseding a presidential veto by 2/3 veto in both the house and senate to enact a law |
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bicameral |
composed of two legislative chambers. |
