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Legislative Branch Vocab

Legislative Branch Vocab

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

bicameral

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

constituent

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Congress has the legislative powers to __________ laws.

Back

enact

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

filibuster

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The room in which the lawmakers meet is called

Back

a chamber

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

subpoena

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

cloture

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