Legislative Branch Vocab

Front

Which term describes the two-house system we have in Congress?

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bicameral

Front

An elected official is supposed to represent their ________, the people that live in their area and vote.

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constituent

Front

Congress has the legislative powers to __________ laws.

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enact

Front

When a Senator or Representative tries to block a vote by talking as long as possible it is called

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filibuster

Front

The room in which the lawmakers meet is called

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a chamber

Front

a legal paper that requires a person to testify is called a

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subpoena

Front

To limit the time a bill can be debated, a __________ can be issued.

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cloture

Front

The written powers listed in the Constitution are called

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expressed powers

Front

Powers that are given to all government but are not written (like the government has to protect the people from invasion)

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inherent powers

Front

Powers that are not specifically written but are necessary to carry out those that are (like to collect taxes, Congress made the IRS)

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implied powers