vocab 4 Flashcards
bicameral
Having two branches
bill
A law given to the legislature for approval
committee
A group of people appointed for a specific function
Congress
The legislature of the United States. Consists of 2 house House of Senate and Representation
constituents
A voter
enumerated powers
The expressly granted powers to the federal government by the Constitution.
filibuster
A prolonged speech
gerrymandering
manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one party or class.
Necessary & Proper Clause
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper
Political parties
Made up of individuals who organize to win elections, operate government, and influence public policy. Democratic and Republican and