Social Studies Flashcards
The Legislative Branch
Constituents
People represented by others in congress.
Majority Party
In both the House of Representatives and the Senates, the political parties more than half the members belong to.
Minority Party
In both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the political parties less than half the members belong to.
Committee
A small group of representatives or senators
Bill
A proposed law
Amendment
Addition or change to a document
Veto
When the president rejects or goes against a decision made by lawmakers.
Census
A count of people in each state taken every 10 years.
Impeach
Accuse a politician of taking bribes, treason, or other crimes.
Joint resolutions
Formal statements passed by both houses of congress.
Special-Interest
groups
Organizations of people with a common cause who try to influence the governments decisions.
Riders
Completely unrelated amendments to be added to the bill.
Filibuster
Senators will talk for many hours straight until the bill’s sponcer decides to suspend it.
Cloture
Limits the debate to one hour per senate when discussing a bill.
Voice vote
Members say “AYE” aloud if they are in favor of the bill.
Role-call vote
As each senators name is called they say “AYE” or “NO”
Pocket veto
If the president vetos the bill congress has one more chance to save it.
Override
Reverse or overturn something.
The legislative branch is made up of the house and the senate know as the……..
CONGRESS!!!!
The house of Representatives is based off the………
VIRGINIA PLAN!!!!!!
The senates are based off the……..
NEW JERSEY PLAN!!!!
How many total representatives are there right now?
435 (IL has 17)
Must be at least _____ to be in the house of representatives
25 years
How many total Senates are there right now?
100 senators
Must be at least _______ to be a senate.
30 years
Step one in how a bill becomes a law…
The bill is proposed on the senate floor.
Step two in how a bill becomes a law……
The bill is sent to the committee for review.
Step three in how a bill becomes a law…..
The senate debates and votes on the bill and it passes.
Step four in how a bill becomes a law……
The bill is revived, voted and passes by the house of representatives.
Step five in how a bill becomes a law…..
The president signs the bill and it becomes a law!
Step six of how a bill becomes a law….. ( OPTIONAL)
If the president vetoes the bill, congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote in both houses.
