Civics Chapter 5 Vocabulary

Senate

• the upper house of Congress consisting of two members from each state

• number of members from each state is based on the population of the state

Voice Vote

• a voting system used by the Executive Branch

• a voting method in which those in favor say "Aye"

census

• population count

• a bill passed by the Senate

roll call vote

• a vote given to Congress to send a bill to the Executive Branch

• a voting method in the Senate in which members voice their votes in turn

Franking Privilege

• a procedure used by Congress to limit debate on a bill

• the right of members of Congress to send job-related mail without paying postage

House of Representatives

• lower house of Congress, number of members from each state is based on state's population

• powers specifically given to Congress by the Constitution

pocket veto

• president's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing the bill for 10 days

• to accuse government officials of misconduct in office

Cloture

• duty Congress holds besides lawmaking

• procedure used in the Senate to limit debate on a bill

• population count

filibuster

• tactic for defeating a bill in the Senate by talking until the bill's sponsor withdraws it

• another name for expressed powers

Rider

• a procedure used by Congress to limit debate on a bill

• a completely unrelated amendment added to a bill

• duty Congress holds besides lawmaking