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Duhrel's Who is Bill
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 |
Resolution | A measure relating to the business of either house, or expressing an opinion; does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature |
Rider | Unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so taht it will "ride" though 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 specific issues |
Committee of the Whole | A committee that consists of a entire legislative body; used 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 present for a legislative body to cunduct business; majorty |
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 US Senate |
Cloture | Procedure that may be used to limit or end floor debate in a legislative body |
Veto | chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature |
Pocket Veto | Type of veto a chief executive may use after a legislature has ajourned; when the chief executive does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so |