Chapter 13 Vocab Flashcards
Bicameral legislature
A lawmaking body composed of two chambers or parts
closed rule
A rule issued by the Rules Committee that does not allow a bill to be amended on the House floor
Cloture rule
A senate rule offering a means for ending a filibuster
Committee on committees
Assigns republicans to standings in the senate
Concurrent resolution
Resolution used for settling housekeeping and procedural matters that affect both houses
Congressional caucus
An association for members of Congress created to advocate a political ideology or a regional or economic interest
Conservative coalition
An alliance of southern democrats and republicans for voting purposes
Discharge petition
A means by which the house can remove a bill stalled in congress
Filibuster
A means by which senators can extend debate with prolonged speeches
Attitudinal view
Explanation of congressional voting which emphasizes the impact of personal ideology and ideology as a voting cue
