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cloture |
procedure that allows each senator speak only one hour on a bill under a debate |
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enumerated powers |
the expressed powers of congress that are itemized and numbered 1-18 in Article I, Section 8 of constitution |
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filibuster |
a method of defeating a bill in which a senator talks until a majority either abandons the bill or agree to modify it |
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impeachment |
formal accusation if misconduct in office against a public official |
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implied powers |
powers that the government requires to carry out the expressed constitutional powers |
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interest group |
a group of people with common goals who organize to influence government |
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legislative oversight |
a continuing review by congress of how effectively the executive branch carries out thelaws congress passes |
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political party |
a group of individuals with broad common interests who organize to nominat4 candidates foroffice, win elections, conduct government, and determine public policy |
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public policy |
the course of action a government 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 |
act or process of passing laws |
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resolutions |
formal expression of opinion or intention - types: joint, concurrent and simple |
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override |
The act of superseding a presidentialveto by 2/3 vote in both the House and Senate to enact a law |
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bicarmeral |
composed of two legislative chambers |
