Government and Political Terms

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Bicameral

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The quality of having two branches, chambers, or houses.

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Concurrent power

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Power that is shared by both a national government and state governments.

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Constituent

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Is represented by an elected official.

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Elastic Clause

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The power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the powers it was granted.

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Gerrymandering

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A way or practice of controlling the boundaries of district lines to favor the electoral advantage of a political party or faction.

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Impeachment

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A formal accusation issued by a legislature against a public official charged with crime.

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Legislation

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A law or a body (set) of laws.

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Reapportionment

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The process by which seats in the House of Representatives are reassigned among the states.

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Redistricting

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The process within the states of redrawing legislative district boundaries to reflect population changes following the decennial census.

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Veto

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The President refuses to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevents its enactment into law.