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cloture |
a procedure that allowseach senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate.
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enumerated powers |
the expressed powers of congress that are itemized andnumbered 1 through 18 in article 1 section 8 of the constitution.
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filibuster |
method of defeating a bill in which a senator talks until amajority either abandons the bill or agrees to modify it.
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impeachment |
a formal accusation of misconduct in office against apublic official. |
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implied powers |
powers that the government requires to carry out theexpressed constitutional powers. |
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interest group |
a group of people with common goals who organize toinfluence government |
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legislative oversight |
a continuing review by congress of how effectively theexecutive branch carries out the laws congress passes
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political party |
a group of individuals withbroad common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, winelections, conduct government, and determine public policy.
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public policy |
the course of action agovernment takes in response to some issue or problem
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ratify |
to approve |
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veto |
rejection of a bill |
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legislation |
the act or process of passing laws |
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resolutions |
a formal expression of opinion or intention |
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override |
the act of superseding a presidential veto by 2/3 vote in both house of reps and senate to enact a law |
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becameral |
composed of 2 legislative chambers |
