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18 Cards in this Set
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Cloture
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A procedure that allows each senator to speak only 1 houron a bill under debate. |
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Enumerated Powers
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The expresses powers of Congress that are itemized andnumbered 1-18 in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution (pp. 69, 96, 157) |
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Filibuster
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A method of defeating a bill in which a senator talksuntil a majority either abandons the bill or agrees to modify it. |
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Impeachment
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A formal accusation ofmisconduct in office against a public official.
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Implied Powers
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Powers that the government requires to carry out theexpressed constitutional powers (pp. 96, 157) |
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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 by Congress of how effectively theexecutive branch carries out the laws Congress passes. |
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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 governmenttakes in response to some issue or problem.
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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 opinion or intention. Types - Joint, concurrent, and simple.
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Override
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The act of superseding a presidential veto by 2/3 votes 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 Resolutions |
Approved by both houses of Congress and can be as serious as real bills,with actual outcomes like appropriating emergency funds (if the President signsthem) or adding Constitutional amendments (if they are ratified by the states).
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Concurrent Resolutions |
Like the annual congressional budget resolution, which also must getapproval of both houses but do not carry the force of law.
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Simple Resolution |
Also not a law & needs the approval of only one house. This type is what really gives legislators the best chance toexpress their feelings, congratulate people and invent ever more finickynational observances.
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