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Am Govt unit 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Select Committee | Legislative committee created for a limited time and for some specific purpose; also known as a special committee. |
| Joint Resolution | A proposal for action that has the force of law when passed; usually deals with special circumstances or temporary matters |
| Filibuster | Various tactics (usually long speeches) aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body preventing a final vote; associated with the US Senate |
| Rider | Unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will "ride" through the legislative process. |
| Patent | A license issued to an inventor granting the exclusive right to manufacture, use, or sell his invention for a limited period of time. |
| Censure | Issue a formal condemnation. |
| Franking privilege | Benefit allowing members of Congress to mail letters and other materials postage-free |
| Whip | Assistant to the the floor leader in the House or Senate, responsible for monitoring and marshalling votes. |
| Impeach | To bring formal charges against a public official; the House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach civil officers of the United States. |
| Reapportionment | Redistribute seats in a legislative body. |
| Incumbent | The current officeholder |
| Special session | An extraordinary session of a legislative body, called to deal with an emergency situation. |
| Speaker of the House | The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, chosen by and from the majority party in the House. |
| At-large election | Election of an officeholder by the voters of an entire governmental unit (e.g. a state or country) rather than by the voters of a district or subdivision. |
| Appropriations | A legislative act authorizing the expenditure of a designated amount of public funds for a specific purpose. |
| Pigeonhole | A method of killing a bill by a committee chair by simply refusing to assign or hold hearings or debate on a bill. |
| Private bills | A private bill is a proposal for a law that would apply to a particular individual or group of individuals, or corporate entity. This is unlike public bills which apply to everyone within their jurisdiction. |
| Reciprocity | |
| Qualifications for US Senate | 1) at least 35 years old; 2) a US citizen for at least 9 years; and 3) a resident in the state he/she will represent |
| Qualifications for US House of Representatives | 1) at least 25 years old; 2)a US citizen for at least 7 years; and a resident in the state he/she will represent |
| Census | an official count or survey of a population |
| Elastic clause | A statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers. |
| Impost | a tax |
| Joint session | A session of the two houses of a legislature meeting together and acting as one body |
| Majority leader | The legislative leader elected by party members holding a majority of seats in the House of Representatives or Senate. |
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