Legislative Branch - Flashcards

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How is the number of representatives from each state determined?

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The number is based on census results.

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When a President vetoes a bill, what is required for it to be passed?

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It can be passed by a 2/3 majority in both houses.

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Senators filibuster bills that they want to

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kill during the debate

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Select committees are

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temporary committees designed to meet with a special issue

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What happens when a Congressional Committee pigeonholes a bill?

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It sets it aside.

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This committee is set up when the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill.

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conference

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The current majority party in the Senate is

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Republican

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The current majority party in the House is

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Republican

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What is the hopper?

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Box used to introduce bills to Congress

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When Congress overrides a Presidential veto, it

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passes into law a bill the president has rejected