Legislative Process Flashcard

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What is a bicameral legislature?

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A two-chamber legislature.

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Which of the following is a focus of the legislative branch? Judicial review, Policy-making processes, Military operations, Foreign diplomacy

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Policy-making processes

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What is the term for manipulating district boundaries for political gain?

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Gerrymandering

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What is the role of constituents in a democracy?

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To elect representatives

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Who ensures party discipline, counts votes, and makes sure members are present for key votes?

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Whip

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Who oversees the activities of a committee, schedules hearings, and manages the process of reviewing bills within their committee?

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Committee Chair

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What is the first step in the process of how a bill becomes a law?

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A member of Congress introduces a bill, and it is assigned a number and referred to a committee for review.

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What happens after a bill is introduced and referred to a committee for review?

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The bill is studied, amended, and voted on by the relevant committee and subcommittee.

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What is the role of a conference committee in the legislative process?

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To reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.

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Which role in Congress acts as the main spokesperson for the party with the second-highest number of seats?

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Minority Leader