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government vocab 12
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Term | Definition |
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Bill | a proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration |
joint resolution | a propsal for action that has the force of law when passed;usually deals with special circumstainses or temporary matters |
concurrent resolution | a statement of position on a isssue usde by the house and the senate acting jointly;does not have the force of law and not require the president signuature |
resolution | a measure rerlated of either house or expressing an opionion does not have the force of law and not require the president signuature |
rider | unpopular provision added to a important bill certain to passso that it "ride" throught the legislative process |
discharge petition | a procedure enabiling members to force a bill that has beenpigeonhold in committee onto the floor for consideration |
subcommittee | divisions of exsiting comittees that is formed to address specific issues |
Committee of the Whole | a committee that consict of an enitire legislative body : used form for a procedure in which a legislative body expedites its business by resolving itself into a committee of itself |
quorum | least number of members who must be ho must be present during a legisaltive body to conduct business |
engrossed | to print a bill in its final form |
tabled | Present formally for discussion or consideration at a meeting |
fillibuster | varous tactics aimed at defeating a bill int the legislative body by preventing a final vote |
cloture | a procedure that maybe be used to limit or end debate in a legislative body |
veto | cheif excusutive power to reject a bill passed by the legiaslatvie |
pocket veto | tyoe of veto a cheif excustivie may use after a legisaltive has adjourned; when the cheif excustivie does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so |