National legislature Flashcards
What is the theoretical reason for a bicameral legislature?
Belief that two houses would check each other.
What are some reasons for a bicameral legislature?
Historical, practical, theoretical
What is the historical reason for a bicameral legislature?
British parliament and colonies had them.
What is a practical reason for having a bicameral legislature?
To get the constitution written and ratified.
What is prorogue?
End or discontinue a session of congress.
Lasts for two years and is numbered consecutively
Term
Temporarily suspended business of congress
Recess
Bicameral
Two-body legislature
To begin a legislative session
Connive
Yearly period of time that congress works
Session
Adjourn
Suspend work until next session
President may call these for emergencies
Special session
