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Unit 6 - Legislative

TermDefinition
Bicameral A legislature made up of two separate chambers or houses.
Constituency The people living in an area who are represented by an elected official.
Incumbent A person who currently holds an elected office.
Reapportionment The redistribution of seats in the House of Representatives among states based on population changes.
Redistricting The process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts.
Gerrymandering Manipulating electoral district boundaries to give a political party or group an advantage.
17th Amendment The constitutional amendment that established the direct election of U.S. senators by voters.
Power of the Purse Congress's authority to raise and spend federal money through taxation and appropriations.
Impeachment The formal process of bringing charges against a federal official for alleged misconduct.
Speaker of the House The elected leader and presiding officer of the House of Representatives.
President Pro Tempore A senator chosen to preside over the Senate when the vice president is absent.
Majority Leader The leader of the political party holding the most seats in a chamber of Congress.
Whip A congressional party leader who counts votes and encourages members to support their party's positions.
Standing Committee A permanent congressional committee that focuses on a specific policy area.
Conference Committee A temporary committee formed to resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.
Filibuster A Senate tactic used to delay or block action on legislation through extended debate or other procedural methods.
Cloture A Senate procedure used to limit debate and move toward a final vote. Usually requires 60 votes for ordinary legislation when all 100 Senate seats are filled.
Veto The president's constitutional power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
Lobbyist A person who attempts to influence government officials and public policy on behalf of an organization or interest.
Special Interest Group An organization of people with shared concerns that works to influence government policies and decisions.
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