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Chapter 12 section
section 1-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the house | The presiding officer of the house of representives, chosen by the majority party in the house |
| President pro tempore | The member of the united states senate , or of the upper house of a state's legislature |
| Party caucus | A closed meeting of a party's house or senate members |
| Whip | Assistant to the floor leaders in the house and senate |
| Committee chair | Member who heads a standing committee in legislative body |
| Seniority rule | Unwritten rule in both houses of congress reserving the top posts in each chamber |
| Bill | A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration |
| Joint & concurrent resolution |