Unit 2: Legislative Branch Flashcards
Bicameral Legislature
Legislature that is divided into two houses, for the US, it’s the House of Reps and Senate.
Quorum
A certain number of government officials must be present for a decision to take place
Franking Privlage
The ability to send mail by ones signature rather than postage
Majority Leader
The chief spokesperson in the Senate for their party
Minority Leader
The floor leader of the party that holds the minority of seats in congress
Whip
An official of a party that helps the party leader know what the party members are thinking
Congressional Caucus
A group of members of congress that push a political ideology or interests
Filibuster
Unlimited debate meant to stall or kill a bill
Gerrymandering
Redrawing district boundaries to favor a political party
Standing Committee
The permanent committees of each house with the power to report bills in both House and Senate
Select Committee
A temporary Committee in a house made for a specific purpose and a limited time
Joint Committee
Committee in which both senators and representatives serve
Conference Committee
A type of joint committee made to resolve differences in House and Senate versions of a piece of legislation.
Discharge Petition
A means of bringing a bill to the floor out of committee to consider it
Unanimous Consent
An agreement on the terms and rules of consideration for a bill or other measure