Legislative Process

Question 1

A box into which a proposed legislative bill is dropped and thereby officially introduced

Answer 1

Hopper

Question 2

To postpone or suspend consideration of a motion

Answer 2

Table

Question 3

An action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures

Answer 3

Filibuster

Question 4

A committee whose members are from two or more different organizations, or from both chambers of a bicameral legislative body (such as the US Congress)

Answer 4

Joint Committee

Question 5

A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body

Answer 5

Veto

Question 6

Use one’s authority to reject or cancel (a decision, view, etc)

Answer 6

Override

Question 7

A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion

Answer 7

Bill

Question 8

An indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.

Answer 8

Pocket Veto

Question 9

What is the legislative process?

Answer 9

-A bill is introduced
-Committee meets to discuss
-Full Chamber for further discussion, amending, and voting
-Goes to the other house
-Both chambers vote on final bill
-Bill goes to the president, where he signs, vetoes, or ignores.
-If he vetoes, Congress can override with 2/3 vote.