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Cloture |
– A procedure that allows eachsenator to speak only 1 hour on a bill under debate
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Enumerated powers |
The express powers of Congress that are itemized andnumbered 1-18 in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution
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Filibuster |
– A method of defeating a billin which 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 apublic official
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Implied powers
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Powers that the government requiresto carry out the expressed constitutional powers
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Interest group
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A group of people with common goals who organize toinfluence government
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Legislative oversight
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– A continuing review byCongress of how effectively the executive branch carries out laws Congresspasses |
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Political party
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A group of individuals with broad common interests whoorganize to nominate 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 someissue or problem
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Ratify |
To approve |
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veto |
rejection of a bill |
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Legislation |
Theact or process of passing laws |
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resolution |
Formalexpression of opinion or intentiono Types:joint, concurrent, simple |
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override |
Actof superseding a presidential veto by 2/3 vote in both the House and Senate toenact a law |
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bicameral |
Composedof two legislative chambers
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