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Government Vocab
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Term | Definition |
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Bill | A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration. |
Joint Resolution | A proposal for action that has the force of law when passed; usually deals with special circumstances or temporary matters. |
Concurrent Resolution | A statement of position on an issue used by the House and Senate acting jointly; does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature. |
Rider | Unpopular provision added to an important bill certai to pass so that it wil "ride" through the legislative process. |
Discharge petition | A procedure enabling members to force a bill that has been pigeonholed in committee onto the floor for consideration. |
Subcommittee | Division of existing committee that is formed to address existing issues. |
Committee of the Whole | Committee that consists of an entire legislative body; used for a procedure in which a legislative body epidites its business by resolving itself into a committee of itself. |
Quorum | Least number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business; majority. |
Engrossed | To print a bill in its final form. |
Tabled | Present formally for discussion or consideration at a meeting. |
Fillibuster | Various tactics (usually long speeches) aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body by preventing a final vote; associated with the U.S. Senate. |
Cloture | Procedure that may be used to limit or end floordebate in a legislative body. |
Veto | Cheif executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature. |
Pocket Veto | Type of veto a cheif executive may use after a legilature has adjourned; when the cheif executive does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so. |
Resolution | A measure relating to the business of either house, or espressing the opinion; does not have the force of law and does no require the President's signature. |