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Bill Vocab
PAPGov-Dan Viera
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 |
Concurrent Resolution | A statement of position on tan issue used by the House and the Senate acting jointly |
Resolution | A measure relationg to the buisness of either house or expressing another opinion |
Rider | Unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will "ride" through the legislative process |
Discharge Petition | A procedure enabling members to force a bill that has been pigeonholed in comittee onto the floor for consideration |
Subcommittee | Division existing committee that is formed to address specific issues |
Committe of the Whole | A committee that consists of an entire legislative body |
Quorum | Least number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct biusness |
Engrossed | To print a bill in its final form |
Tabled | Postponing the consideration of a legislative "event" |
Fillibuster | Various tactics aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body by preventing a final vote |
Cloture | Procedurethatmay be used to limit or end floor debateina legilative body |
Veto | Cheif executives power to reject a bill |
Pocket Veto | Type of veto a chief executive may useafter a legislature has adjourned |