3.7 Vocab

Question 1

Act

Answer 1

Legislation that has passed both houses of the U.S. Congress and has become a law.

Question 2

Bicameral

Answer 2

Having 2 Chambers.

Question 3

Bill

Answer 3

A proposal for a law.

Question 4

Conference Committee

Answer 4

A temporary panel composed of Comber members is formed to reconcile differences in legislation that passed both chambers.

Question 5

Constituents

Answer 5

people public officials are elected to represent.

Question 6

Executive Order

Answer 6

An order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law .

Question 7

Law

Answer 7

A rule established by the government or other sources of authority to regulate people’s conduct or activities.

Question 8

Majority Vote

Answer 8

More than 50% of the votes

Question 9

Speaker of the House

Answer 9

The leader of the US House of Reps, usually the highest-ranking members of the majority party.

Question 10

Standing Committee

Answer 10

Permanent committee that focuses on specific subject areas.

Question 11

Veto

Answer 11

A decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a proposed law or statute.