Gov 101 Exam 2 Flashcards
(15 cards)
a body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body
Constituency
bill that solely concerns taxation or government spending
money bill
the apportionment of voters in districts in such a way as to give an advantage to political party
Gerrymander
a nominally closed meeting of a political or legislative group to select candidates or leaders plan strategy, or make decisions regarding legislative matters
Party caucus
the chief presiding officer of the house of representatives
Speaker of the House
the elected leader of the party holding a majority of the seats in the house of reps.
majority leader
the elected leader of the party holding less than a majority of the seats in the house or senate
minority leader-
a permeant legislative committee that considers legislation within its designated subject
standing committee
the status ranking given to an individual on the basis of length of continuous service on a congressional committee
seniority
a tactic in which members of the senate prevent action on legislation they oppose by continuously holding the floor and speaking until the majority abandons the legislation.
Filibuster
a joint committee created to work out a compromise between house and senate versions of a bill.
Conference Committee
the presidents power to reject acts of congress within 10 days
veto
a veto that occurs when congress adjourns during the 10 days a president has to approve a bill and the president has taken no action on it
Pocket veto
the effort by congress through hearings, investigations, and other techniques, to exercise control over the activities of executive agencies
Oversight
the charging off a governmental official with high crimes and bring him or her before congress to determine guilt.
Impeachment
