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Government Vocab

Lachowsky

TermDefinition
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.
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