Unit 3 Vocab Review

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16th Amendment

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An amendment to the US Constitution that allows the federal government to collect income tax from citizens.

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17th Amendment

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An amendment to the US Constitution that changed how senators are elected, allowing for direct election by the people instead of by state legislatures.

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Acquit

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To formally declare someone not guilty of a crime.

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Apportionment

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The distribution of House seats among the states based on population.

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Bicameral legislature

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A government with two legislative bodies, like the US Congress with the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Conference committees

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A temporary, joint committee organized to iron out differences in the versions of a bill from the House and the Senate.

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Constituents

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The people who live within the particular geographic area a member of Congress represents.

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Filibuster

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When opponents of a measure take control of the Senate floor and refuse to stop talking to prevent the measure from coming up for a vote.

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Impeachment

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When Congress charges an official in the executive or judicial branch with wrongdoing and brings them to trial.

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Joint committees

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Composed of members of both the House and the Senate that are established to focus on specific areas.