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Max's Webquest Vocab
Lachowsky's Bill Webquest Vocab.
Term | Definition |
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Bill | a proposed law presenting to a legislative body for consideration |
Joint Resolution | a proposal for action that has the force of the 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 buill certain to pass so that it will "ride" through the legislative process |
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 |
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 an 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 conduct business; majority |
Engross | to print a bill in its final form |
Tabled | present formally for discussion or consideration at a meeting |
Fillibuster | barious 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 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 adjourned; when the chief executive does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so |