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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 number 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 of either abundance the bill or the agrees to modify
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impeachment
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a formal accusation od misconduct in the office against the public office |
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implied powers
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powers that the government requires to carry out the expressed constitutional power
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interest group
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a group of people within a common goal who organize to influence government
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legislative oversight
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a continuing review by congress on how affectively executive branch carries out laws and powers
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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, conduct government, and determine public policy
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ratify
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to approve
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veto
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rejection 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 opinions or intention
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override
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the act of superseding a president veto by 2/3 vote in both 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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public policy
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the course of action a government takes in response to a issue or problem
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