Topic 4: The Legislative Branch

Who was the first woman Speaker of the House?

An unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so it will "ride" through the legislative process

temporary joint committee created to reconcile any differences between the two houses' versions of a bill

people with authority to represent others at a conference or convention

fewest number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business

assistants to the floor leaders in the House and Senate, responsible for monitoring and marshaling votes

the drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

the act of lying under oath

the current officeholder