Civics Unit 6 Flashcard

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What does "Committee Selection" involve?

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Choosing members of Congress for specific committees

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What is a "Filibuster" in the Senate?

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A way to delay or block a vote by talking

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What does "Gerrymander" refer to?

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Drawing voting district lines to favor a political party

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What is "Impeachment"?

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Charging a government official with wrongdoing

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What is a Joint Committee?

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A committee made up of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate that works on specific issues.

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What is a Joint Session?

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A meeting where both the House of Representatives and the Senate meet together, usually for special events.

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Who is the President Pro-Tempore of the Senate?

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A senior member of the Senate who takes over as leader when the Vice President is not available.

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What is a Standing Committee?

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A permanent committee in Congress that deals with a specific area of lawmaking.

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Who is responsible for making laws for the nation?

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Congress

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What is a bill?

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A draft for a proposed law to be shared for discussion