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18 Cards in this Set
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cloture |
a procedure that allows each senator to speak only 1 hour on the bill under debate. |
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Enumerated powers
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The expressed powers of congressthat are itemized and numbered 1-18 in article 18 in article 1 section 8 of theconstitution.
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Filibuster
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a method of defeating a bill inwhich a senator talks until a majority either abandons the bill or agrees tomodify it.
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Impeachment
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a formal accusation of misconduct in office against a public official.
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Implied powers
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powers that the government requires to carry out the expressedconstitutional powers.
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Interest group
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– a group of people with common goals who organize to influence government.
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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 interest who organize to nominate candidates for office,win elections,and determine public policy.
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Public policy
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the course of action the government takes in response to some issue.
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Ratify
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to approve
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Veto
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reject of a bill.
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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 ex:joint,concurrent, and simple.
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Override:
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• The act of superseding a presidential veto be 2/3 vote in both the house and senate to enact a law.
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Bicameral:
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• composed of two legislative chambers.
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Joint:
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• approved by both houses of congress and can be as serious as real bills.
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Concurrent
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• like the annual congressional budget resolution, which also must get approval of only one house but do not carry the force of law.
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Simple
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• also not a law and needs the approval of only one house.
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