PAPGov-Dan Viera
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| Bill | A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration
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| Joint Resolution | A proposal for action that has the force of law when passed
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| Concurrent Resolution | A statement of position on tan issue used by the House and the Senate acting jointly
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| Resolution | A measure relationg to the buisness of either house or expressing another opinion
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| Rider | Unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will "ride" through the legislative process
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| Discharge Petition | A procedure enabling members to force a bill that has been pigeonholed in comittee onto the floor for consideration
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| Subcommittee | Division existing committee that is formed to address specific issues
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| Committe of the Whole | A committee that consists of an entire legislative body
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| Quorum | Least number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct biusness
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| Engrossed | To print a bill in its final form
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| Tabled | Postponing the consideration of a legislative "event"
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| Fillibuster | Various tactics aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body by preventing a final vote
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| Cloture | Procedurethatmay be used to limit or end floor debateina legilative body
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| Veto | Cheif executives power to reject a bill
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| Pocket Veto | Type of veto a chief executive may useafter a legislature has adjourned
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