Unit 2 Vocab (B)

Question 1

A process in the House to bring a bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote without the committee’s approval, requiring signatures from a majority of House members

Answer 1

Discharge petition

Question 2

A Senate tactic where a member speaks at length to delay or prevent a vote on a bill, requiring a 60-vote cloture to end.

Answer 2

Filibuster

Question 3

The portion of the federal budget that Congress decides on annually through the appropriations process; they can choose how much to allocate to specific programs like education, defense, and transportation

Answer 3

Discretionary spending

Question 4

A portion of the federal budget that Congress is required by law to spend; these include Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid

Answer 4

Mandatory spending

Question 5

A government-sponsored program that provides guaranteed benefits to individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria, such as age, income, or disability

Answer 5

Entitlement Programs

Question 6

when expenditures in the budget exceed revenue (taxes)

Answer 6

Deficit

Question 7

A representative makes decisions based on their judgment and the national interest, not just constituents’ wishes

Answer 7

Trustee role

Question 8

A representative acts according to constituents’ preferences, regardless of personal views

Answer 8

Delegate role

Question 9

A hybrid approach where representatives act as trustees or delegates depending on the situation

Answer 9

Politico role